DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Independently performs high quality diagnostic studies on all systems according to specified protocols for routine, specialty and research studies. Assists in developing and evaluating new technical procedures and products.
2. Evaluate staff for proficiency, knowledge, and training per outlined protocols.
3. Ensures all documentation is complete and accurate, including that associated with patient billing. Practices coordinating and scanning techniques in support of optimized patient throughput and diagnosis. Assures proper use of magnet time on a consistent basis.
4. Demonstrates a working knowledge of EXA PACS, computer systems and information system. Is responsible for orienting, training, and monitoring new employees in all aspects of the equipment, and patient safety rules.
5. Will assume “on call” responsibilities as needed to ensure that the facility is always adequately covered and helps reduce overtime by being proactive and using problem solving skills.
6. Ability to troubleshoot equipment, contact vendor as needed, maintain accurate records of equipment failure and report progress.
7. Properly reviews patient medical information prior to imaging, assists in patient teachings while demonstrating empathy, and monitors each patient to ensure quality patient care. Responsibly communicates information concerning patient exams to Radiologists and attending physicians.
8. Consistently applies CT, X Ray, and other modality safety procedures in accordance with prescribed standards for any individual operating equipment.
9. Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
10. Responsible for creating a professional work environment.
11. Responsible for communicating with all radiologists when needed.
12. Training the staff to scrub the schedule correctly and try to reduce patient wait time and efficiency.
13. Provides training to all student or new technologists when assigned to that facility.
14. Ensures that all certifications such as ACR, FDA and or Certificate of Registration are always up to date.
15. Will assume responsibility for taking calls, questions and patient calls after hours when needed.
16. Ensures that all physicist equipment performance evaluations are done as regulated by law.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.