Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1.     Under the direction of a Radiologist, produces high quality radiographs on all patient age groups. 

·         Explains procedure to patient.

·         Position and immobilize patient for procedure.

·         Selects appropriate technical factors for specific body part.

·         Review images for quality and accuracy of positioning.

·         Willingly helps in other departments within Imaging whenever the need arises.

2.     Assists Radiologist with Invasive Procedures as needed. 

·         Sets up room properly for specific procedure.  

·         Practices principles of  sterile technique

·         Label items on trays in accordance with required Joint Commission standards.

·         Selects appropriate procedure trays/instruments needed.

·         Obtain images as requested by Radiologist to facilitate diagnosis of disease processes.

3.     Maintain Patient and Personal safety.

·         Provides radiation protection to all patients as needed.  

·         Practices personal radiation safety measures to minimize annual occupational exposure levels.

·         Follows principles of good body mechanics when lifting.

·         Utilize appropriate transfer techniques for patient condition.

·         Use two (2) identifiers approved by the hospital to verify patient identity.

·         Utilizes lowest Dose possible in all exams.

4.     Administer appropriate Contrast media as directed by Radiologist.

·         Administers IV contrast as directed by Radiologist.. 

·         Assess patient for possible contrast media sensitivity prior to beginning venipuncture.

·         Performs venipuncture as required for procedures.

·         Proper use of Power Injector.

5.     PACS

·         Completes all exams timely in PACS and EMR                 

·         Properly performs procedure for making patient CD’s, as well as verifies all information is on all CD’s before given out.                                           

·         Verify that written physician order matches order in PACS.

·         Verifies all images are in PACS, scans any required documentation, and adds any additional information in notes section as needed.

6.     Trauma Procedures

·         Prioritize sequence of exams to complete procedures in the shortest amount of time.

·         Takes precautions to ensure that positioning for ordered examinations do not exacerbate the patients’ injuries.

·         Produce quality images with a maximum amount of image detail.

·         Knowledge of departmental trauma protocols.  Completes procedures that must be cleared by a physician prior to moving patient for additional procedures.

·         Practice standard precautions, anticipate exposure to blood and body fluids during trauma radiography.