JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing high quality radiographs. He / she shall strive to minimize patient wait time in the department and shall do his / her best to educate patients / families about procedures being performed. Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.
JOB TITLE: Radiology Technician- PRN
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Clinical Director
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following description of the job responsibilities and performance expectations are intended to reflect the major responsibilities of the job, but is not intended to describe the minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.
Performs all radiographic procedures as written in Policy and Procedure Manual.
Participates in development of Policies and Procedures within the department.
Performs high quality radiology work.
Notifies department director of equipment/machine malfunction.
Adheres to Policies and Procedures as defined by Infection Control.
Demonstrates knowledge of filing, and logging in of x-rays.
Demonstrates knowledge of reporting system of radiology findings to physician.
Participates in Performance Improvement Plan.
Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
Follows the Center's professional conduct and dress code policy.
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staffs, patients and employees.
Assists with other responsibilities of Center as deemed necessary by management.
QUALIFICATIONS: Able to read, write, type, and perform calculations at a level generally acquired through completion of high school plus six months or less training beyond high school.
Able to prepare reports and keep records.
Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
Familiar with medical terminology and departmental supply items.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Texas Medical Board - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist.
Basic Life Cardiac Support.
Education and Experience: 1-2 years experience in C-Arm and Portable x-rays in operating room setting.
JOB BEHAVIOR: Reflective of Mission Statement:
USPI’s mission is to provide first–class surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.
Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she is able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for an infant, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patient. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Currently licensed in the state. Basic Life Support required. One year experience required intra-operative setting. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time. Demonstrates manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Shall be able to hear and speak. Shall be able to move up to 100 pounds.
USPI’S EDGE™ (Every Day Giving Excellence)
USPI’S EDGE™ is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company. The process of completing EDGE™ requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI. All employees are involved with EDGE™. The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer. All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE™ program.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.
ACCEPTANCE OF JOB DESCRIPTION: I understand and accept this job description. I understand that it supersedes any previous job description. I further understand that future performance evaluations shall be based in large part on my meeting the tenets of this job description. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Required Skills Required Experience