Position Summary
Baptist Health Walker Hospital
Provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention, while adhering to radiation safety principles.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.
- Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor conducive to quality care.
- Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations for each modality.
- Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age-specific needs.
- Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires clinical history, and ensures accurate documentation.
- Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices; manipulates technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
- Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
- Applies radiation safety principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Follows Quality Control standards and participates in related tasks.
- Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration.
- Provides medical aid in case of adverse reactions to contrast media and other emergencies.
- Uses standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Assists in supervising student technologists and training new technologists.
- Uses all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensures the safety of all patients and staff.
- Maintains reasonable, punctual attendance in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
- Complies with all organizational policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.
Other Related Functions
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Keeps work areas well stocked and organized.
- Provides patient transportation as needed.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Licensure/Certification
- Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist license by the State of Alabama, if required.
- Valid ARRT certification.
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.