Nashville General Hospital Careers

Description

This position is primarily responsible for operating complex imaging equipment to perform a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures. The Radiologic Technologist operates routine radiography equipment, fluoroscopy, portable x-ray machines and operating room imaging equipment. Performs patient care services relevant to imaging procedures to include IV access starts and injection of contrast. This position requires interaction with radiologists and referring physicians. The Radiologic Technologist performs job duties with independence and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

 Education: 

Graduate of a two year accredited radiography program (JCERT accredited preferred).

Certifications/Licensure:

Active certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and obtain certification with the probationary hiring / employment period. BLS Required. 

Job Duties

Fluoroscopic Examinations

• Properly screens patient for allergies.
• Obtains signed consent form for imaging studies requiring consent.
• Properly sets up trays, supplies and equipment.
• Properly positions patient and equipment for correct views.
• Administers contrast media orally, rectally or intravenously as required.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Procedures

• Screens patients, escorts and hospital personnel for entrance into the magnet room.
• Ensures patient is prepped (hx form, medications, etc.) prior to procedure.
• Obtains standard pulse sequences according to protocol.
• Monitors cryogen level and circulation.
• Schedules MRI exams and attempts to maximize productivity.
• Transfers, stores and retrieves studies to/from storage discs

Performance of Medical Imaging Procedures and Film Processing.

• Correctly positions patient providing maximum comfort to obtain projection.
• Calculates and selects appropriate technical factors for imaging procedure.
• Insures radiation protection for patient, self, and others when performing studies.
• Promotes a safe environment closing doors during procedures and/or announcing initiation of exposures.
• Properly processes films and evaluates for quality and completeness.
• Knows and obtains standard radiographic views according to protocol.
• Compares exam with previous study and mounts films for interpretation. 

Supervises and Instructs Students

• Evaluates radiographs taken by x-ray students for technical quality and completeness.
• Provides direct/in-direct supervision as required.
• Instructs trainees daily and reports clinical progress as needed.
• Completes student evaluation sheets.

Work area assignments and patient interaction

• Checks board daily for assigned shifts and duties.
• Continually monitors requests at reception desk; evaluates for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Routinely checks patient ID prior to procedure or contrast administration.
• Provides adequate exam explanations to patient and/or significant other.
• Screens child-bearing age females for possible pregnancy and takes appropriate action.
• Provides care based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Monitors patient condition during procedure; initiates life-support measures when necessary.
• Ensures proper dismissal of patient.
• Utilizes appropriate measures when transporting patients.

Performance of Surgical Procedures

• Provides proper sterility of equipment before entering operating room.
• Positions film to patient and sets correct technical factors; initiates exposure.
• Processes film and ensures proper consultation.
• Communicates with surgeon for further services.

Performs other duties as assigned

• Maintains appropriate logs of procedures conducted.
• Performs duties to the satisfaction of supervisor.

Quality of Care Issues

• Evaluates radiographic requests against physician's order.
• Unsatisfactory radiographs are only repeated in the presence of a registered technologist.
• Operates within level of passed competencies and identifies own professional learning needs

Work area assignments and patient interaction

• Coordinates with supervisor for assigned shifts & duties.
• Monitors requests at reception desk; evaluates for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Routinely checks patient ID prior to conducting
• Provides adequate exam explanations to patient and/or significant other.
• Screens child-bearing age females for possible pregnancy and takes appropriate action.
• Provides care based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Monitors patient condition during procedure; initiates life-support measures when necessary.
• Ensures proper dismissal of patient.
• Utilizes appropriate measures when transporting patients.

Education: Currently enrolled in the second year of a two-year JRCERT accredited radiography program.

Certification: BLS Required

Experience: Knowledge of radiology procedures, equipment, surface and visceral anatomy, medical terminology as it relates to radiology and radiation safety procedures and measures.

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