Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics - Montgomery

Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics - Montgomery - Full-Time - Days

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Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and portable examinations in the diagnostic department of Radiology, on nursing units, outpatient areas and the surgery department.

• Takes radiographs per physician orders.
• 95% of films are satisfactory as measured by repeat rate.
• Exams are completed following procedures outlined in the routine book, including signing out requests with correct information.
• All requests contain history pertinent to ordered exam.
• Versatile within the diagnostic department of Radiology.
• Operates routine room, IVP, fluoroscopy, portable (c‑arm and routine radiograph), and GU without assistance.
• Protects all patients and employees from unnecessary radiation; uses correct technical factors and shielding.
• Uses coning and lead orientation markers on all films.
• Has knowledge of front desk operations, computer systems, and reports all equipment problems to manager and Clinical Engineers.
• Schedules all exams, alerts a supervisor when necessary, and uses the centralized transport program for patient transportation.
• Looks up pertinent information in computer systems concerning patient exams, ordering, reprinting or canceling when necessary.
• Interacts professionally with other departments.
• Effectively calls in needed on‑call imaging associates as required.
• Reports equipment problems to the clinical engineering 24‑hour phone number and communicates to co‑workers, written or verbal.
• Alerts managers to all equipment problems, paging during on‑call periods if necessary.
• Other duties as directed.
• Remains available for assignment as needed.
• Assists Radiologic Technologist Students.
• Performs operationally required duties associated with equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance (ODH, Joint Commission), ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff and hospital and departmental audits.
• Assists with other tasks/responsibilities as needed.

Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access is limited to records pertinent to patient care or regulatory requirements and occurs only when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team. Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual.

Reasons for access may include:

• Pre‑procedure preparation for the scheduled exam
• During the procedure in care of the patient
• Post‑procedure follow‑up on care
• Quality assurance processes to ensure data is correct
• Retrospective reviews for education, research or compliance to ODH, MQSA, ACR or other regulatory requirements
• Responding to daily calls from patients, other departments, physicians or physician’s offices requesting record review

Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM or McKesson or other available media/format.

For further guidance, refer to the following TCH Policies: 2.26.153 Access to Protected Health Information and 2.26.133 Employee Access to His or Her Own Protected Health Information.

• Graduation from an ARRT‑accredited Radiologic Technology school or completion of on‑the‑job experience/training that allows the technologist to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (X‑ray machines and printers).
• Technologists must have an ARRT certification and a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer within 4 weeks after their start date to begin operating RGE.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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