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Health Technology Radiologic Technologist
Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Radiologic Technician (RT) is responsible for the delivery of medical care services within their scope of care to support the health care mission. Most conventional imaging will involve chest radiography to screen for tuberculosis; however, conventional imaging of any body part that can be performed with the facility imaging equipment will be done as needed.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
1. Graduate from a certificate or associate degree Radiologic Technologist program accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
2. One-year experience as a certified (license if required) Radiologic Technologist.
REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
1. Current National Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).
2. State licensure if required by the state in which the duty station is located.
3. Able to successfully complete and pass all background checks, credentialing verifications, and drug screening in accordance with company and contract guidelines. Fingerprinting may also be required for security clearance if the facility deems necessary.
4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills.
4. Integrity, honesty, and cultural competence to be able to serve a diverse population.
5. Bilingual (preferred, not required).
6. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques including concepts of accumulated dosage and genetic changes, effects of radiation on living organisms, and the effects of X-ray technique on individual and operator exposure in order to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained.
2. Knowledge of basic physics including the concepts of energy, electric power, and types of electrical circuits, construction and the use of X-ray tubes and the properties of X-rays in order to understand the operation of the X-ray equipment, make changes to standard procedures to compensate for equipment aging, and determine when maintenance or repair is needed.
3. Knowledge and proficiency of medical terminology.
4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the individual understands.
6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with individuals.
8. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
9. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.
10. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
11. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct care to individuals within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
2. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
3. Takes radiologic images of head, trunk, and extremities for routine physical examinations and for diagnosis of illness or injuries.
4. Sets up X-ray rooms, deviates from the standard positioning and adapts a position to meet the needs of the individual.
5. Evaluates x-ray to ensure that films are artifact free, correctly developed and are the best films that can be taken. Calls significant findings to the attention of the physician or ordering health care provider.
6. Ensures all precautions are taken so that the individual and radiology personnel are receiving the smallest amount of radiation as possible. Maintains use of dosimeter badge in accordance with vendor recommendations while on duty.
7. Maintains an up to date quality control system on the x-ray machines and processor.
8. Confers with radiologist to establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness cut of scans, etc., to satisfy the requirements.
9. Advises radiologist or referring clinician of results of examination and provides them with a preliminary diagnostic evaluation. Notifies them of significant scans requiring their immediate attention and visualization while individual is undergoing examination.
10. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
11. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
12. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
13. Maintains confidentiality in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
14. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, all Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed.
15. Adheres to, and participates in, Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.
16. Expanded scope duties. Additional clinical duties outside the usual radiology technologist responsibilities may include obtaining and recording vital signs and conducting intake screening. On-site training and competencies will be performed and assessed by the clinical manager or other qualified/designated staff.
17. Provides individual education on the intake screening process (includes facilitating completion of the medical care consent form), how to access care, the grievance process, and the method to request accommodations.
18. Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.
DUTY HOURS/ ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS
1. The facility operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.
2. This full time position requires availability to 12-hour day or 12-hour night shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is also required.
3. On-call availability will be required for this position.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
1. As per identified authority.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy individuals or equipment.
2. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
3. Able to treat all individuals brought to medical clinic needing emergent care and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging individuals or staff exiting the building during an emergency.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This is a contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the contract vendor.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $36.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a National Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART)?
- What is your desired hourly rate for this position?
Experience:
- Certified Radiologic Tecchnician: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
