RADIOLOGY TECH I

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION : Radiology Technician

DEPARTMENT : Radiology

DATE : 2024

REPORTS TO : Radiology Manager

JOB CODE : 196

GRADE : PS-5

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The OIC radiologic technologist thrives in a fast pace and high patient volume environment is responsible for obtaining radiographs of the highest diagnostic value, while providing excellent patient care, radiation protection, and customer service. Works closely with nurses and doctors and contribute to the overall OIC team to provide patients with the best care from start to finish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses radiation conservatively and closely adhere to the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) as set forth by the California department of public health.
• Responsible for recording occupational radiation exposure through the use of dosimetry devices.
• Ensures all images are promptly and correctly transferred to PACS and kept in the patient's medical record.
• Protects patient privacy and follow the guidelines of HIPPA.
• Ensures all machines and accessory equipment are handled with care and are routinely cleaned and serviced.
• Provides guidance to student interns from the medical imaging program at Charles R. Drew University who rotate through every semester. Supervises student interactions with patients and approves all images before being sent to PACS.
• Creates a calm and soothing environment for both patients and parents by clearly explaining procedures and the necessity for use of radiation.
• Applies and removes a variety of cast and splints, works efficiently with plaster or fiberglass depending on doctor's preference;
• Prepares the exam room with appropriate equipment and perform all infection control processes.
• Explains procedures and instructs patients and their families in the care of cast, strappings and dressings and reassures patients when removing cast with cast cutters or other such devices.
• Work with a variety of different machines which include the EOS, DR and CR based machines as well as a weight bearing CT machine.
• Verifies patient demographics such as name, DOB, site of injury, and side of injury prior to beginning exam. Females of childbearing age must be screened for possible pregnancy prior to being exposed to ionizing radiation.
• Interpret doctors' orders and follow instructions like xip / xop, weight bearing, with ruler, with blocks, bending etc.
• Assists with the full range of fluoroscopic procedures performed at OIC i.e. fracture reductions, cast wedging, pain management injections, fluid aspirations and OR.
• Responsible for scheduling and billing of all radiologic exams performed when working independently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SUCCESS INDICATORS

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS :

OIC technologists are expected to staff urgent care on weekends and holidays, and must be willing to travel by plane to off-site clinics in Calexico as well as internationally to Mexicali, Mexico.