Radiology Staff Technician school based Health Center

X-Ray Technician

The Non-Registered Radiology Staff Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic radiology procedures under the supervision of a Registered Radiology Technologist on patients.

Education:

Enrolled in or graduated from a formal Radiologic Technology program in good standing with the ARRT.

Licensure / Certification:

ARRT Registry Eligible/ Registered with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Provides care for patients of the following age groups:

• Infants (Newborn to One Year)
• Adolescent (Ten to 18 Years)
• Toddlers (Two to Four Years)
• Adult (19 to 69 Years)
• Child (Five to Nine Years)
• Geriatric (70 and Above)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to exam.
• Explains procedure demonstrating interpersonal skills in order to interact with patients who may be under physical and/or mental stress.
• Transfers and properly positions patients for exams in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to the physician's specifications.
• Provides immobilization and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Reviews patient records for accuracy and compliance with treatment plan; obtains appropriate consents.
• Selects appropriate technical factors for exam being performed.
• Selects exams correctly and consistently; notes diagnosis on exams when completed.
• Takes appropriate measures to decrease likelihood of retakes; documents cause for needed retakes.
• Monitors patients throughout procedure and takes proper measures to ensure safety.
• Verifies images to PACS and Rads for Radiologist dictation upon completion of exam.
• Utilizes mobile x-ray equipment as necessary.
• Alerts appropriate personnel when equipment maintenance is needed.
• Prepares room according to type of procedure being performed.
• Obtains needed contrast from Omnicell.
• Holds and positions patient as directed by physician.
• Exposes proper radiographs according to protocol of procedure.
• Advises patient of measures to take in order to prevent any possible side-effects (i.e. nausea, constipation, etc.)
• Prioritizes scheduling of patients according to medical condition.
• Determines type of transportation based on patient status.
• Notifies appropriate individual when supplies are needed to avoid shortages.
• Understands, supports and applies departmental/hospital policies, procedures and standards at all times.
• Promotes quality of care and cost effectiveness within the department through appropriate utilization of equipment, supplies and labor.
• Alerts supervisor/manager to quality improvement opportunities for both patient care and staff performance.
• Ability to utilize Power Share for comparison of studies to other facilities.

Age Specific

Competencies:

Infant (Newborn to One Year):

• Provides protective environment; does not leave unattended.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Assesses mobility and cooperation for optimal positioning during exam.
• Involves patents in the administration of care and to provide protective environment.
• Evaluates x-rays to ensure what is needed for diagnosis is on film.
• Provides assurance to parents and explains what they need to do after the examination is complete.

Toddlers (Two to Four Years):

• Provides protective environment; does not leave unattended.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Assesses mobility and cooperation of toddler for examination needed.
• Involves parents in the examination as well as mobility of patient.
• Stresses to patents the importance of mobility to decrease the need for repeat exams.
• Explains what will happen during exam.
• Provides comfort to patient to assure cooperation.
• Evaluates x-rays to ensure what is needed for diagnosis is on film.
• Explains to parent what needs to be done after examination.

Child (Five to Nine Years):

• Assesses patient's comprehension of what needs to be done and cooperation level.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Involves parents in care when necessary.
• Recognizes child's need to exercise some control.
• Provides for privacy.
• Assesses for non-verbal needs for support.
• Evaluates x-rays to ensure what is needed for diagnosis is on film.
• Keeps explanations short, simple and logical using correct terminology

Adolescent (Ten to 18 Years):

• Assesses patient's comprehension level to evaluate cooperation and mobility.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Involves patient verbally and physically with positioning to ensure adequate exam.
• Evaluates x-rays to ensure what is needed for diagnosis is on film.
• Explains to parents and patients what needs to be done following the procedure.
• Provides for privacy.

Adult (19 to 69 Years):

• Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Involves patient verbally and physically with positioning to ensure adequate exam.
• Evaluates x-rays to ensure what is needed for diagnosis is on film.
• Explains to patient what needs to be done following…