Radiographer II CT Valley

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Edinburg - RGV Hospital time type:
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*** General Purpose of Job:
** Briefly describe the job's primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization. Utilizing ionizing radiation and highly sophisticated computer assisted technology, produces and evaluates computed tomographic images and related data that are used by physicians to render medical diagnosis. Uses ethical judgment and critical thinking skills when performing duties as a CT Radiographer. Under the supervision of the CT Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Radiologists, assists with the daily technical operations of Diagnostic CT.CT

Technologist stays informed of ongoing developments and issues within the department and institution by actively participating in various departmental and hospital meetings and committees. He or she performs all duties of Radiographer I as required. Maintains own clinical competency in CT and Radiography. He or she will perform other duties as deemed necessary.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

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List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job - whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals. Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions.
· Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
· Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
· Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
· Assists in maintaining a quality assurance program that includes quality control procedures to insure safe and effective equipment operation, including electrical and mechanical hazards.
· Documents equipment performance service, maintenance
· Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques.
· Maintains knowledge of and practices good radiation safety techniques.
· Maintains sensitivity to the mental and physical needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills.
· Reconfirms patient identification and verifies procedure requested or prescribed.
· Uses good age specific skills in dealing with the psychosocial, developmental and physical needs of the patient.
· Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, patient, family and other health care providers.
· Verifies patient LMP status when appropriate.
· Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the examination.
· Assesses factors that may contraindicate the requested procedure, such as medication, renal status, insufficient preparation, etc.
· Analyses information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure
· Uses his/her…