Imaging Technologist LEVEL I - Part Time

IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST LEVEL I - Part Time

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Location:

320 W. 18th St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Position Type:
Part‑Time.

Under the direction of the VP of Nursing and Clinical Services, Medical Director, and Director of Imaging Services, performs specialized and difficult diagnostic imaging examinations of patients, utilizing ionizing radiation to render optimum images which are used to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions. The Imaging Technologist I has a strong understanding of safety requirements related to imaging services and is proficient in radiography.

This position is competent in performing holter monitor placement and electrocardiograms, and may perform IV contrast injection procedures as needed. The candidate is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• Practices within the scope of licensure, complies with federal and state legal and professional requirements.
• Consistently follows Imaging Services departmental and facility wide policies, including modality specific policies.
• Follows proper patient identification protocol by using two determined patient identifiers.
• Inspects the patient’s examination order, clinical indication, previous imaging exams, and any pertinent patient information before proceeding with the imaging procedure.
• Consults the Radiologist or ordering provider if order clarification is needed.
• Prepares patients for examination by acquiring history, answering questions, and providing instructions and detailed explanation of the procedure.
• Thoroughly completes patient screening and applicable forms relating to the procedure and patient’s care.
• Demonstrates competency in appropriate documentation following policies/protocols.
• Communicates effectively to the caregiver responsible for the patient following the imaging procedure if applicable.
• Demonstrates competency in accurately implementing "downtime" processes.
• Prepares and positions patients, using immobilization devices appropriately when needed to obtain optimum imaging.
• Follows approved imaging protocols and parameters while delivering quality patient care and ensuring safety.
• Consistently informs the Radiologist of all pertinent information before and after the procedure when needed and promptly notifies the Radiologist of any critical finding.
• Possesses a solid understanding of anatomy and demonstrates the ability to position patients as needed to complete adequate imaging, EKG, and holter monitor procedures.
• Protects the patient’s privacy at all time and ensures all patient documents are kept private including information on computer screens.
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines.
• Follows patient safety guidelines with every encounter, ensuring the patient is attended to at all times.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of modality specific physics and possesses a solid understanding of the functions and operations of modality specific imaging equipment and attached components including but not limited to contrast injectors and post processing software.
• Possesses the knowledge and ability to safely operate all modality specific equipment, EKG, and holter monitor units.
• Follows proper steps to report equipment malfunctions and promptly notifies the Director or Chief Technologist with any equipment issues.
• Performs equipment QC and calibration when applicable, ensuring meticulous QC records are kept in accordance to modality specific regulatory agencies.
• Effectively communicates any changes in the patient’s condition during or after the procedure with the Radiologist, ordering provider, and/or RN.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet or exceed the departmental standards and possesses a solid understanding of modality specific skills competency checklists.
• Demonstrates competency with invasive modality specific procedures following proper protocol, sterile technique, and preparing the room with required supplies/instruments.
• Verifies the department RN is available for invasive procedures with appropriate patient forms/documentation…