Demonstrates understanding of Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
Completes mandatory education
Complies with department policies, procedures and protocols
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reviews policies and procedures
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reviews Employee Handbook
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reviews protocols for charges
Maintains current CPR certification.
Participates in department and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Provides safe environment for patients, employees and visitors:
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Utilizes lead shielding protective devices and radiation monitoring devices (badges), as appropriate.
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Utilizes radiation exposure coning devices, as appropriate.
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Practices aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
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Practices radiation safety at all times.
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Demonstrates ability to transport patients safely and efficiently, as needed.
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Utilizes lead markers at all times.
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Conducts visual checks of equipment prior to each use to ensure safe condition
Performs arthrograms and myelograms.
Performs C arm procedures and x-rays in the OR.
Prepares room and assists radiologists for fistulagrams and cystograms.
Performs GI’s, SBFT’s, and IVP’s.- Adult GI, SBFT, IVP- Child GI, SBFT, IVP
Prepares contrast and barium materials:
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contrast/barium administration for adults
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contrast/barium administration for children.
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contrast/barium administration for infants.
Provides technical assistance to radiologists and OB/GYN’s for hysterosalpingograms.
Demonstrates ability to load, unload and process films through processor.
Demonstrates ability to perform processor QC, as necessary.
Processes images through the CR Unit and demonstrates ability to utilize the workstation.
Demonstrates competency in using the digital PAC system in retrieving and merging images
Operates C-Arms and various portable x-ray units.
Introduces self to patient, confirms patient’s name and exam to be done.
Explains procedure to the patient:
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explains exam to adolescent
Sets appropriate technique factors for properly exposed radiographs for all age groups-adult, children & infants.
Utilizes immobilization or securing devices
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bed rails/other devices for adults
Monitors patient’s condition during examinations.
Stocks and cleans work area.
Performs all office functions, to include RIS/SMS order entries and scheduling.
QA’s and verifies patients in the RIS.
Moves film appropriately within the RIS system.