Radiologic Technologist - PG - PE Radiology-Clinical Services - USA Health Physicians Group

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality.
• Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance, as well as following all timekeeping/ clocking policies.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when:
• a. Moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety
• b. Moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential function.
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards.
• Works assigned schedule including overtime and call as required.
• May assist with training of radiology students.
• Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary. i.e. exceptions, annotations
• Maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working. Knowledge of all radiographic equipment and proper positioning for routine and procedural exams. Adjusts immobilization devices and equipment, with physician guidance when needed, to obtain diagnostic images.
• Consistently uses marker at time of exposure to indicate laterality, patient position, etc.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, family, staff and self, according to prescribed safely standards.
• Reviews request and written orders checking for special instructions from physicians and consults with physician as needed.
• Pleasantly greets patient, confirming their identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present.
• Performs all routine radiographic and necroscopic procedures including portable examinations as assigned
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections of all equipment used and communicates problems to supervisor.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as needed.
• Completes all aspects of a patient's exam, including ensuring images are available for physician review on PACS in a timely manner,

charging procedures and supplies, documenting contrast usage, and documenting history or additional PACS notes.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications. and/or

participating in professional societies.

• Completes all mandatory educational requirements in a timely manner.
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and wi1hout conflict.
• Cooperates. helps others, and improves the performance of the unit.
• Adheres to the approved Standards of Performance for the University of South Alabama Medical Center.
• Adheres to all hospital policies
• Participates on committees as assigned.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Control activities as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an approved course in Radiologic Technology Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - registry in Diagnostic Radiology within 1 Year Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operating specialized equipment such as X-ray scanners to create diagnostic images, prepares and positions patients, enforces radiation safety protocols and collaborates with physicians to evaluate image quality. HighOperating specialized equipment such as X-ray scanners to create diagnostic images, prepares and positions patients, enforces radiation safety protocols and collaborates with physicians to evaluate image quality. High
• Adjust technical factors for optimal image contrast and exposure HighAdjust technical factors for optimal image contrast and exposure High
• Evaluate digital images for diagnostic clarity and technical quality HighEvaluate digital images for diagnostic clarity and technical quality High
• Monitor radiation doses using strict safety guidelines HighMonitor radiation doses using strict safety guidelines High
• Perform routine equipment maintenance checks and report malfunctions HighPerform routine equipment maintenance checks and report malfunctions High
• Document medical records and log patient data accurately HighDocument medical records and log patient data accurately High

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.