GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs radiologic examinations and related functions, i.e. clerical functions and pt. transportation assistance when necessary. Facilitates quality patient care. Renders appropriate care specific to patient’s age, and ensures understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteria.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine radiographic examinations requested by credentialed physicians and facilitates diagnosis in accordance with department procedure manual; technique charts; and initial patient assessment to include the following:
• Room preparation to include equipment set-up; contrast media preparation; general supply stocking, immobilization devices; lead shields; isolation procedure requirements; and sterile technique when warranted.
• Calculating and selecting proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition and suspected pathology.
• Processing radiographic images and evaluating them for technical quality.
• Preparing radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist recording pertinent patient data; dating films; and pulling previous exams.

• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion in order to comply with infection control regulations and to present a professional look to patients and families. Disinfects room after each patient use; restocks supplies; reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate person; and practices good hand washing

• Trains new employees. Orients radiologic students to the pediatric radiographic process.

• Transports patients to and from the department to facilitate timely completion of patient exams as needed, in accordance with established department procedure.

• Performs various clerical tasks in order to maintain continuity of patient exams, i.e. retrieving and filing films and reports, answering phones, relaying messages, etc.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties assigned.
• Educates the patient and family members regarding the examination process. Provides caring responses to family questions. Excels in service excellence from patient and family’s perspective.
• Assists the radiologists in performing after hours ultrasound procedures, i.e. setting up equipment, image annotation, routing images to printer, etc.
• Keeps a current knowledge regarding technical developments, trends and techniques in radiographic procedures and equipment. Maintains registry and licenses, through appropriate journals, workshops and seminars. Attends department meetings and educational in-services.
• Performs medical photography for child abuse cases.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work requires analytical abilities necessary to resolve technical problems to produce optimal radiographs in accordance with standard methods and principles usually acquired through formal education.
• Job specifically requires the ability to perform radiologic procedures competently on children, after three to six months of on-the-job experience.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding examinations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a two-year AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be ARRT registered or board eligible, and pass registry within one year of completion of training.
• Must maintain current license from the State of Nebraska.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures, external agencies and as directed by supervisor.