Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care

POSITION SUMMARY

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic testing (X-Rays) according to established departmental procedures, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. This position may also provide other clinical and administrative assistance such as front desk registration.

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic testing as directed by the physician at a competent technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position operates diagnostic equipment, including peripheral equipment, in a safe and efficient manner to obtain optimal test results.

The Technologist manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure to meet quality patient care standards. This position ensures supplies are maintained and reports problems with equipment to the appropriate staff member.

The Radiology Technologist also accurately completes patient interviews, collects appropriate specimens, assists the physician with patient exams, maintains departmental inventory, and ensures quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the Registered Nurse.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited radiological technologist school.

LICENSE: Licensed by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection. BLSHCP required.

CERTIFICATIONS: Registry or registry-eligible within the modality indicated below. If registry eligible at time of hire within the modality, registration is required within one year.

X-RAY- Registered or Registry Eligible American Registry of Radiology Technologists or Registry or Registry Eligible as a Mammography Technologist.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year diagnostic testing experience preferred.

Must possess the ability to concentrate on fine detail within a hectic environment, constant interruptions and handles several tasks at once. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, potential injury and hazardous substances, including electromagnetic radiation. Position requires the ability to stand a majority of the time. Position requires extensive pushing, pulling and lifting of patients and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the leadership within Ambulatory.

Date Reviewed: Human Resources 8/2010 Function Head 8/2010 .

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.