Responsible for a series of activities related to successfully completing diagnostic ultrasound procedures, Computed Tomography (CT) or x-rays on patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Verifying patient clinical history and health status, evaluating related tests and images.
- Communicating comfortably and clearly with patient to explain the procedure, answer questions and relay information about what to expect during the procedure.
- Communicating any concerns to the referring or interpreting physician as needed, prior to the planned procedure.
- Administering contrast media through an intravenous line as needed after receiving appropriate approval.
- Upholding quality patient care standards as professionally defined before, during and after the procedure.
- Ensures operation of radiology and computerized tomography equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Operating the ultrasound equipmentand analyzing findings in real time during the examination to ensure optimal data is obtained.
- Physically moving or assisting the movement of the patient as necessary to ensure comfort, a successful procedure and minimal patient exposure to high-frequency sound or x-rays.
- Evaluating ultrasound, CT or x-ray results to identify expected and unexpected outcomes given the procedure plan as well as whether appropriate test guidelines and protocols were followed.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge and continuing education workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintains radiology, CT and ultrasound supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Identifying and documenting unexpected results that may indicate the need for further testing or immediate medical attention.
- Must be available for on-call duty.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education: Associates’ degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. Completion of an approved x-ray program.
Licensure/Certification:Indiana State licensed in General Radiography and ARRT certified. Current BLS certificate required. Must maintain CPR Certification.
Experience: Two (2) years of CT and x-ray experience is required. Excellent communication, organization and patient care skills required.