·         Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific radiographs.

·         Prepares patients for x-rays, explaining procedure, transferring patient to table, positioning patient and assisting patient at the end of the procedures.

·         Applies immobilization devices as needed.

·         Uses 2 patient identifiers excluding pt. room number.

·         Provides protection (lead shielding) in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

·         Administers contrast media with physician approval.

·         Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination.

·         Assists in the clinical and/or didactics for the School of Radiologic Technology.

·         Transports patients to/from the floor if needed.

·         Staff is required to have a face to face handoff with the patient’s nurse utilizing the ticket to ride.

·         Handoff must also take place when the patient transitions from one caregiver to another.

·         Prepares medication per each Physicians orders and labels all solutions/medications as required by TJC.

·         Adhere to all Joint Commission standards.

·         Become proficient with hospital and department clinical information systems by QC'ing all images, completing exams, and documenting contrast (tech comments) and pertinent patient history (tech comments) on all exams.

·         Must follow equipment handling guidelines.

·         Must keep all equipment in good working order and use it appropriately especially the digital portables/ports.

·         Clean equipment as outlined in the cleaning policy for Imaging Services.

·         Ensures the Imaging Department is ready at all times for any inspection or risk mapping.

·         Abides by the HH and Imaging Services Policy and Procedures. (i.e.: time and attendance, smoking policy).

·         Always use an approved hand antiseptic when you enter / exit a patient’s room or before / after you have contact with a patient.

·         Always wash your hands with SOAP AND WATER when interacting with a patient on isolation / C-diff precautions or when your hands are visibly dirty.

·         Successful completion of the (ARRT) national certification exam required within 1 year of hire

·         BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.