Radiology Technologist; Health Express Urgent Care

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 - Patient Care

a - Confirm patient’s identity.

b - Evaluate patient’s ability to understand and comply with requirements for the requested examination.

c - Explain and confirm patient’s preparation (e.g., diet restrictions, preparatory medications) prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations.

d - Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy and completeness of information (e.g., patient history, clinical diagnosis).

e - Sequence imaging procedures to avoid residual contrast material affecting future exams.

f - Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients (e.g., IV’s, oxygen) during the radiographic procedures.

g - Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.

h - Communicate scheduling delays to waiting patients.

i - Verify or obtain patient consent as necessary (e.g., contrast studies).

j - Explain procedure instructions to patient or patient’s family.

2 - (continued from #
1)

a - Practice standard precautions.

b - Follow appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.

c - Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient’s movement and/or ensure patients safety.

d - Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patient.

e - Prior to administration of contrast agent, gather information to determine appropriate dosage, and to determine if patient is at increased risk of adverse reaction.

f - Confirm type of contrast media and prepare for administration.

g - Use sterile or aseptic technique and prepare for administration.

h - Observe patient after administration of contrast media to detect adverse reactions.

i - Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.

j - Explain post-procedural instructions to patient or patient’s family.

3 - (continued from #2)

a - Maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.

b - Document required information on patient’s medical record (e.g., radiographic requisitions, radiographs).

c - Quality assures exams performed to capture the technical and room time.

d - Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increase responsibility.

4
- Radiation Protection

a - Clean, disinfect or sterilize facilities and equipment, and dispose of contaminated items in preparation for next examination.

b - Evaluate the need for and use of protective shielding.

c - Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient.

d - Question female patient of child-bearing age about possible pregnancy and take appropriate action (i.e., document response, contact physician).

e - Restrict beam to limit exposure area, improve image quality, and reduce radiation dose.

f - Set kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure system to achieve optimum image quality, safe operating conditions, and minimum radiation dose.

g - Prevent all unnecessary persons from remaining in area during x-ray exposure.

h - Take appropriate precautions to minimize occupation radiation exposure.

i - Wear a personnel monitoring device while on duty.

j - Evaluate individual occupational exposure reports to determine if values for the reporting period are within established limits.

5
- Equipment Operation

a - Prepare and operate radiographic unit and accessories.
a.Three-phrase generator.
b.High frequency generator.
c.Bone densitometry unit.

b - Prepare and operate fluoroscopy unit and accessories.
a.Fixed fluoroscopic unit and accessories
b.Pulse fluoroscopy
c.Digital fluoroscopy
d.Mobile fluoroscopic unit

c - Prepare and operate digital imaging devices.
a.Computerized radiography
b.Direct digital radiography
c.Picture archival and communication system (PACS)

6
- Image Production

a - Remove…