Job Description

• Correctly identifies patient and corresponding exam. Obtains and documents patient history.
• Demonstrates proper positioning, radiographic techniques, and cassette screen/grid combinations to ensure high quality examinations.
• Practice standard precautions and maintain infection control standards.
• Educate patient regarding procedures and related information.
• Properly operate equipment as demonstrated by observation and audit.
• Demonstrate cooperative, positive and professional patient care and customer service.
• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer or other sensitive material which may jeopardize the privacy of others.
• Perform and support quality assurance/CQI programs and processes.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational goals.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
• Assist the Radiologist with Arthrogram procedures. Must demonstrate appropriate sterile procedure skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Completion of Associates program in Radiologic Technology or Certification from a Credentialled Radiology School, with ARRT Certification

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year of previous experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current State and ARRT licensure.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge and understanding of PACS.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HIPAA.

SKILLS

• Must demonstrate excellent patient care skills.
• Must demonstrate professional communication skills.
• Must be adaptable to high volume environment.

ABILITIES

• Proper equipment manipulation.
• Ability to set techniques that follow ALARA.
• Able to work independently.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May occasionally be exposed to radiation, poor ventilation and fumes.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Work requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires lifting, pushing and pulling of approximately 50 lbs.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be read and signed.
• OSHA Requirements and training to include: