Tech - Reg - UC Carrollton

Company: Alliance Community Hospital
Location: Canton
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION # The primary purpose of this position is to complete and coordinate radiographic examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and the workflow management of the department. # # RESPONSIBILITIES # EXPECTATIONS # Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Documents patient identification utilizing name and D.O.B. in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Always records pertinent data (patient history, explanation of limited examination, etc.). Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease process to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, physicians and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient. Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to interpreting physician, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure. Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper identification on all images. Demonstrates and exhibits knowledge of radiation safety practices, utilizes ALARA and can provide radiation safety information. Operates highly complex radiographic equipment selecting technical factors to ensure high quality images using ALARA standards. Utilizes Image Wisely and Image Gently principles. Maintains confidentiality of all patient-related information. Schedules same day add-on appointments and maintains outpatient schedule as much as is possible, while prioritizing emergency and STAT patients Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the ability to meet goals and objectives. Participates in the orientation and training of new employees and health care professionals. Provides direct training and supervision to student technologists. Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct. Demonstrates, creates, and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation and provides care that consistently complies with the Aultman Corporate Service Standards and high reliability culture. Manages time wisely and seeks assignments when duties are completed. Seeks opportunities for involvement and participates in community outreach programs. Other duties as assigned. # # # JOB REQUIREMENTS # ARRT Certification/Licensure ODH Radiographer License Subject to background check and fingerprinting # All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to#race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.# # WORKING CONDITIONS: Day shift coverage is required. Rotating shifts is a possibility. Holiday and weekend rotations may be required. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours Hazardous Exposure Category # I # tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues # PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM # O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or## 0- 32## repetitions. F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.## C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions. N = Not essential job requirement. # O########## Sitting F########### Standing F########### Walking O########## Lifting (50 pounds or greater) O########## Carrying (50 pounds or greater) F########### Pushing (50 pounds or greater) N########## Climbing with (50 pounds or greater) O########## Stooping/Bending O######### Twisting/Turning O########## Kneeling/Squatting O########## Crawling O########## Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to complete and coordinate radiographic examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and the workflow management of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

* Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Documents patient identification utilizing name and D.O.B. in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Always records pertinent data (patient history, explanation of limited examination, etc.).
* Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease process to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, physicians and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
* Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient.
* Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to interpreting physician, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
* Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper identification on all images.
* Demonstrates and exhibits knowledge of radiation safety practices, utilizes ALARA and can provide radiation safety information. Operates highly complex radiographic equipment selecting technical factors to ensure high quality images using ALARA standards. Utilizes Image Wisely and Image Gently principles.
* Maintains confidentiality of all patient-related information.
* Schedules same day add-on appointments and maintains outpatient schedule as much as is possible, while prioritizing emergency and STAT patients
* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the ability to meet goals and objectives.
* Participates in the orientation and training of new employees and health care professionals. Provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
* Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
* Demonstrates, creates, and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation and provides care that consistently complies with the Aultman Corporate Service Standards and high reliability culture.
* Manages time wisely and seeks assignments when duties are completed.
* Seeks opportunities for involvement and participates in community outreach programs.
* Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* ARRT Certification/Licensure
* ODH Radiographer License
* Subject to background check and fingerprinting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Day shift coverage is required. Rotating shifts is a possibility.
* Holiday and weekend rotations may be required.
* Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day
* Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours
* Hazardous Exposure Category - I - tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

O Sitting

F Standing

F Walking

O Lifting (50 pounds or greater)

O Carrying (50 pounds or greater)

F Pushing (50 pounds or greater)

N Climbing with (50 pounds or greater)

O Stooping/Bending

O Twisting/Turning

O Kneeling/Squatting

O Crawling

O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

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