PMC Medical
Responsibilities:
• Produces high quality radiographic images through appropriate positioning and technical factors. Operates CT scanner, power injector and post processing equipment. Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when necessary. Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic quality.
• Performs general radiography exams as needed.
• Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when necessary.
• Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic quality.
• Maintains a repeat rate at or below the national standard.
• Familiarity with terminology and the procedures performed in all Diagnostic Imaging. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all front desk and file room procedures.
• Communicates delays to patients. Explains procedures so that patients are comfortable. Obtains thorough and pertinent patient history and prepares patients for examination.
• Selects the appropriate equipment and is aware of the set up based on procedure protocol, specifications, and standards.
• Evaluates the technical quality of images and can record, archive, retrieve, compile, and calculate data.
• Independently capable of assisting the radiologist during invasive procedures such as biopsies and abscess drainages.
• Positions the patient based on anatomy in question and provides accurate measurements, educates, and can clearly explain procedures before imaging, and follows age-specific guidelines.
• Acquires complete and appropriate patient history and conveys all pertinent information to radiologist. Confers with radiologist regarding patient care and protocol as necessary.
• Observes patient and employee confidentiality as described by the privacy policies of the client and complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Demonstrates safe and effective use as well as calibrates and performs preventive maintenance of all equipment associated with assigned duties.
• Informs Diagnostic Imaging Management of unusual events or variations in normal business or clinical activities and shares ideas for improvement.
• Participates in educational and staff meetings. Attends all department meetings and/or reads minutes. Participates as assigned with student/new employee education.
• Performs and/or accepts all other duties as assigned.
• Performs routine cleaning of work area and associated equipment. Maintains a complete stock of necessary supplies.
• Transports and transfers patients in a safe manner and adheres to patient transport policy. Utilizes proper restraints, side rails, and other associated measures when transporting patients.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities or committees.
Requirements/Minimum
• Able to perform computed tomography imaging procedures independently and accurately.
• Able to establish and maintain sterile venous access via intravenous catheter.
Desired
• Two years of experience as an ARRT registered radiologic technologist.
• Previous experience performing computed tomography procedures.
Education
Minimum
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Radiography.
Document at least 20 hours of training and experience in operating CT equipment, radiation physics, and radiation protection in guidelines as described in the State of Michigan requirements for CT Operators.
As of September 1st, 2011: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) advanced registry in Computed Tomography (or CT registry eligible). CT Registry eligible candidates must attain CT Registered status with the ARRT within 9 months of accepting the position.
Desired
Two-year allied health degree.