Advocate Health
Radiologic Technologist DREY
Advocate Health, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
Major Responsibilities:Positioning and Image Critique
Ability to competently position patients for all examsPerform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioningCompetent to perform image reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the examAbility to select and adjust technical factors governing the imaging processAbility to identify artifacts on images and assist in problem solvingHas minimum amount of repeat workAnnual CompetenciesDXA: Proficient in positioning all areas to be scanned according to protocolDXA: Analyze exam appropriately
Competent operation and understanding of equipment and safety
Able to operate the equipment in a competent mannerAble to modify technical factors as situation warrantsAble to perform start up and shut down procedures on all equipmentEnsures that images are labeled and marked correctly.Inspects equipment on a daily basisReports any malfunctions to leader. If leader is unavailable, contacts proper vendor for repairs if needed.Performs problem solving as situations warrant; i.e., equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment.Handles all equipment with care.DXA: Archive and retrieve previous exams daily. Perform system back up weekly.Surgical: For c-arm cases, sends key images to PACS
Delivery of patient care
Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control; i.e., implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfortSecures history from patients and records on appropriate form for radiologistAbility to perform c-arm and portables in the ASC, while keeping patient care in mind.Ability to perform c-arm cases in Pain Clinic, while keeping patient care in mind.Surgical: Documents Pain Clinic and ASC cases as required
PACS, EMR and other Software
Demonstrates the ability to arrive, begin and end studies in the EMR.Demonstrates the ability to utilize Modality Work list/or select patient in Modality, acquire and send images from the modality to PACSDemonstrates the ability to log into PACS and retrieve the appropriate study.Carries out the QC process for the images in PACS.Selects the correct buttons for prior exams and availability.Determines if pertinent priors are available in PACS.Ensures the image link is available and working in the EMR.Notifies PACS Admin or Assistant of any issues not able to resolve.General troubleshooting- ie. splitting and merging studies, changing accession numbers.Ability to use IPAD interpretation services
Participates in professional development
Attends and participates in departmental meetingsMaintains required amount of CME creditsMaintains current ARRT certification/registration and IEMA licensureParticipates in problem solving that would improve quality for the departmentMaintains CPR certificationProvides direction and instruction to new staff, students and staff in need of assistanceContributes to performance goals of departmentDEXA: Must become certified in DXA by ARRT within two years of hire.Completes required classes in ATMS
Other duties
Stocks rooms as neededAssists others as neededParticipates in patient educationParticipates in QC/QA testing-notifies supervisor when testing has exceeded the boundariesOther duties as assigned
Education/Experience Required:Graduate of AMA approved school/program of Radiologic Technology
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Knowledge of radiology procedures and equipmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPrevious outpatient service preferredBasic computer skills with proficiency in multiple programsAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and CPR Certification within 3 monthsLicensed by Illinois Emergency Management Agency(IEMA)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:May be exposed to hazardous materialsMay be exposed to life threatening diseasesFlexible in a changing environmentAbility to lift and/or move patientsAbility to work under stressful conditionsAble to make independent professional decisionsTravel between work assignments if necessaryWillingness to work overtimeResponds positively to requests to work on short noticeFlexible in start and ends timesAbility to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Ability to competently position patients for all examsPerform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioningCompetent to perform image reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the examAbility to select and adjust technical factors governing the imaging processAbility to identify artifacts on images and assist in problem solvingHas minimum amount of repeat workAnnual CompetenciesDXA: Proficient in positioning all areas to be scanned according to protocolDXA: Analyze exam appropriately
Competent operation and understanding of equipment and safety
Able to operate the equipment in a competent mannerAble to modify technical factors as situation warrantsAble to perform start up and shut down procedures on all equipmentEnsures that images are labeled and marked correctly.Inspects equipment on a daily basisReports any malfunctions to leader. If leader is unavailable, contacts proper vendor for repairs if needed.Performs problem solving as situations warrant; i.e., equipment malfunction, and physical limitations of equipment.Handles all equipment with care.DXA: Archive and retrieve previous exams daily. Perform system back up weekly.Surgical: For c-arm cases, sends key images to PACS
Delivery of patient care
Responsible for the welfare and care of all patients directly under their control; i.e., implementation of immobilization devices as necessary for patient safety and comfortSecures history from patients and records on appropriate form for radiologistAbility to perform c-arm and portables in the ASC, while keeping patient care in mind.Ability to perform c-arm cases in Pain Clinic, while keeping patient care in mind.Surgical: Documents Pain Clinic and ASC cases as required
PACS, EMR and other Software
Demonstrates the ability to arrive, begin and end studies in the EMR.Demonstrates the ability to utilize Modality Work list/or select patient in Modality, acquire and send images from the modality to PACSDemonstrates the ability to log into PACS and retrieve the appropriate study.Carries out the QC process for the images in PACS.Selects the correct buttons for prior exams and availability.Determines if pertinent priors are available in PACS.Ensures the image link is available and working in the EMR.Notifies PACS Admin or Assistant of any issues not able to resolve.General troubleshooting- ie. splitting and merging studies, changing accession numbers.Ability to use IPAD interpretation services
Participates in professional development
Attends and participates in departmental meetingsMaintains required amount of CME creditsMaintains current ARRT certification/registration and IEMA licensureParticipates in problem solving that would improve quality for the departmentMaintains CPR certificationProvides direction and instruction to new staff, students and staff in need of assistanceContributes to performance goals of departmentDEXA: Must become certified in DXA by ARRT within two years of hire.Completes required classes in ATMS
Other duties
Stocks rooms as neededAssists others as neededParticipates in patient educationParticipates in QC/QA testing-notifies supervisor when testing has exceeded the boundariesOther duties as assigned
Education/Experience Required:Graduate of AMA approved school/program of Radiologic Technology
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Knowledge of radiology procedures and equipmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPrevious outpatient service preferredBasic computer skills with proficiency in multiple programsAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and CPR Certification within 3 monthsLicensed by Illinois Emergency Management Agency(IEMA)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:May be exposed to hazardous materialsMay be exposed to life threatening diseasesFlexible in a changing environmentAbility to lift and/or move patientsAbility to work under stressful conditionsAble to make independent professional decisionsTravel between work assignments if necessaryWillingness to work overtimeResponds positively to requests to work on short noticeFlexible in start and ends timesAbility to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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