Sr Rad Tech

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager Medical Imaging and Lead Technologist, performs a variety of technical radiographic procedures; applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Responsible for designated areas or procedures, as required. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs.

Fosters patient and family centered care and radiologic services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible, and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Meets, greets, answers questions, and provides an understandable explanation of Radiologic examinations to patients in order to reduce apprehension. Provides for safety and comfort of all patients, in accordance with prescribed standards.

Schedules patients for radiologic examinations in a prescribed manner, ensuring an efficient patient flow. Processes radiographic images using the DR systems or CR Readers and scans the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for physician review. Performs diagnostic procedures demonstrating sound understanding of anatomical positioning, physiology, and technical factors, in order to produce optimum results.

Scans documents into Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and (PACS), when applicable. Provides for safety and comfort of all patients in accordance with prescribed standards.

Operates fixed radiographic equipment in the Radiology Department and/or transports and operates portable radiographic equipment on nursing units.

Assists physician and physician assistant in the administration of prescribed contrast media. Processes exposed radiographic images as required.

Follows protocols for appropriate usage of the RIS and PACS.Maintains orderliness, cleanliness, and adequate supplies for assigned area. Rotates within the department and by shift, as required, including weekends and holidays.

Participates in the training and instruction of radiologic technology for staff radiographers and students.

Maintains quality assurance, observant of hospital and department safety regulations, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.

Attire and personal appearance must conform to departmental guidelines and standards.

Develop and maintain an advanced technical education program in specialty area and provide presentations at department or hospital-wide meetings.

Take an assignment as preceptor, with responsibility to coordinate and document the training and orientation of new employees in the department.

Take assignment of duties related to documentation, quality control, education, and patient services with approval of the departments Lead Technologist.

Upon completion of the selected criteria and promotion to a Technologist II classification, the Technologist II is expected to continue to perform as a technical expert in the specialty by completing, with approval of the departments Lead Technologist, at least one of the criteria (see Basic Knowledge section below) annually and one of the following:

• Documenting the completion of examination verification.
• Establishing methods for the review and monitoring of recalled/repeated radiographs and related forms.
• Documenting the utilization of…