Radiologic Technologist Job at South Shore Health (Kingston)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

Job Responsibility

Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients
Patient Care: Confirm patient’s identity
Evaluate patient’s ability to understand and comply with requirements
Explain and confirm patient’s preparation
Examine radiographic requisition
Sequence imaging procedures
Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients
Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty
Communicate scheduling delays
Verify or obtain patient consent
Explain procedure instructions
Practice standard precautions
Follow appropriate procedures for isolation patients
Select immobilization devices
Use proper body mechanics
Gather information prior to administration of contrast agent
Confirm type of contrast media
Use sterile or aseptic technique
Observe patient after administration of contrast media
Recognize need for prompt medical attention
Explain post-procedural instructions
Maintain confidentiality
Document required information
Quality assures exams
Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed
Radiation Protection: Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment
Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding
Minimize radiation exposure to patient
Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy
Restrict beam
Set kVp, mA and time
Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area
Minimize occupation radiation exposure
Wear a personnel monitoring device
Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports
Equipment Operation: Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories
Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories
Prepare and operate digital imaging devices
Image Production: Remove radiopaque materials
Select equipment and accessories
Use radiopaque markers
Explain breathing instructions
Position patient
Determine appropriate exposure factors
Modify exposure factors
Process exposed image
Reload cassettes and magazines
Prepare digital/computed image receptor
Verify accuracy of patient identification
Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality
Determine corrective measures
Store and handle film/cassette
Equipment Maintenance: Recognize and report malfunctions
Perform basic evaluations of radiographic equipment
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety”
Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done
Verifies patient according to policy
Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders
Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines
Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites
Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment
Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines
Adheres to universal precautions
Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials
Adheres to electrical safety guidelines

Requirements

Graduate of an approved two-year program
Six (6) months to be fully proficient
RT- Radiography Technology (MA state license) or RT Temp - Radiography Technology Temporary (MA state license)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
Employees must produce their CEU records to their manager prior to start date and on an ongoing basis thereafter
Technologists in this position are responsible to maintain CEU activity on-site for a period of two years longer than the technologist’s last licensure renewal date

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