Radiologic Technologist

Summary Of Duties

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Enthusiastically accepts and endorses the company’s core values of Accountability, Do Something Good, Empathy, and Zeal.

Radiological Functions

• Operates radiological equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and facility protocols, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs radiological procedures as ordered by physicians, minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure using appropriate techniques and safety measures.
• Produces high-quality radiographs following industry standards and manufacturer’s instructions, adjusting techniques based on results as needed.

Laboratory Functions

• Performs all physician-ordered laboratory tests, including analyzing bodily fluids (e.g., blood, urine, and tissue samples) and documents findings.
• Discusses laboratory test results and findings with physicians and nurses to assist in patient diagnosis and care planning.
• Operates laboratory equipment in strict adherence to manufacturer’s instructions and facility policies, including performing regular and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of laboratory supplies, monitoring usage, and reporting needs to ensure availability.
• Adheres to safety protocols in the laboratory, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Documents quality control activities, maintains daily logs and equipment record books.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes data when laboratory results are unreasonable given the clinical conditions.
• Keeps abreast of state-specific regulations, including compliance with CLIA and COLA standards.
• Understands and follows the process for sending out tests that can or should not be performed in-house.

Patient Care

• Assists physicians and nurses with all aspects of patient care within their scope of practice, including preparing patients for examinations, vital signs, room maintenance and managing patient flow.
• Documents and reports all procedures and interventions provided.
• Utilizes training and patient care skills to promote patient cooperation, reduce patient anxieties, and create a positive patient experience.
• Communicates effectively to facilitate coordination of patient care among all provider disciplines.

Professional Development and Compliance

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge related to radiology and laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards through continuing education and training and active participation in professional societies.
• Ensures all required licenses and certifications are up-to-date and in good standing.
• Complies with all HIPAA regulations.
• Adheres to industry standards and facility safety program and follows safety rules and procedures, including the proper handling and disposal of sharps and biohazard materials.
• Participates in drills and skills fairs.

Administrative Duties

• Maintains appropriate par levels of inventory within the facility by monitoring and reporting inventory supply to appropriate personnel.
• Helps maintain a clean environment within the facility, including patient care areas, waiting areas, lounges, storage areas and offices.
• Thinks critically and actively seeks for ways to improve processes and create a better work environment within the scope of their position.
• Completes required orientation as directed by facility policies and procedures.
• Promotes The Emergency Center culture and actively works to achieve company goals and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by management.