Radiology Technologist

Confirms patient identity is correct, checks in patients, schedules appointments.

Creates Radiology Module.

Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.

Interprets patient histories and physician instructions.

Prepares patients for procedures utilizing aseptic and sterile technique.

Positions patients for radiologic examination.

Selects exposure factors, takes exposure and processes images.

Practices radiation protection.

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce digitized images.

May operate diagnostic bone density equipment to obtain pertinent information and images necessary for interpretation by physician per ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) criteria.

Records pertinent information on requisitions.

Directly enters medication, laboratory, and/or radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines.

Responds to patient emergencies as needed.

Cleans work area, examination rooms and equipment as needed; performs limited maintenance of equipment.

Performs image-management duties within the PACS system and NextGen, as required.

Documents patient information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of high quality health care.

Check out duties include assisting with ensuring that patient encounter forms are completed thoroughly and accurately.

Completes forms in accordance with office and IHA protocols.

Sends letters and reminders to patients.

Serves as liaison between patient and physician when necessary.

Ensures timely and courteous follow-up regarding patient questions.

Maintains compliance with government and reimburser requirements and with clinic standards of care.

Provides support to clerical and clinical staff and providers as needed.

When supporting the clerical staff, tasks to support may include answering phones, tasking messages for the MA/Provider Group, completing medical records requests and working the fax server/mail.

When supporting the clinical staff, tasks to support are as outlined on the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.

Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of Radiology Technology and/or Clinical Densitometry certification/registration/licensure.

Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of both IHA and Trinity Health.

Must be able to work effectively as a member of the patient care team.

Successfully completes IHA’s “The Customer” training and adheres to IHA’s standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers.

Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures.

Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer and manual systems.

Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.

Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences.

Uses resources efficiently.

If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

Physical activity that often requires keyboarding, phone work and charting.

Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer.

Physical activity that often requires handling and lifting patients walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting.

Physical activity that often requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling over 50 lbs.

Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust and focus.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.

Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time in English.

This job operates in a medical facility and requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital/clinic.

Employees will be working where there is patient care equipment.

Hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids are also present.

Exposure to sharps, x-rays, patients' conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases is possible.

This position requires significant interaction with people (many of whom are scared, hurt and/or ill) which can be stressful and result in competing priorities.