Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Job Summary

The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist educates patients on the radiology procedure and ensures patients feel comfortable and safe. The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs all radiographic procedures and monitors the patient.

Essential Job Functions

Provides individualized patient care and comfort essential to the procedure as well as provides the patient and family with appropriate education to optimize their understanding within scope of responsibility. Monitors patient for comfort and safety.

Demonstrates understanding of Computer Radiology (CR) principles and Digital Radiography (DR) principles, selects proper technical factors and operated equipment to produce quality radiographs, utilizing all radiation safety devices.

Reviews images for quality and completeness according to standard operating procedures and provider's preference, i.e., proper labeling, collimation, etc.

Prepares and administers IV and oral contrast under the direction of a Radiologist/Radiologist Assistant.

Ensures prior images are available and completes all Epic Processes.

Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Safety & Compliance

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  Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
  
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  Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
  
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  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  
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    All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
    
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    Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
    
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    The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
    
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    The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
    

Driving Requirements

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  Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
  
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  Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  
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  Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  
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  Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
  

Driving Requirements

Driving Category

Infrequent Driver

License, Certification & Registration

Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Radiographer

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

ND Medical Imaging License

North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association (AHA)

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System

Physical Demands

Frequency

8 Hour Shift

10 Hour Shift

12 Hour Shift

Rarely (1-4%)

1-19 min

1-24 min

1-29 min

Occasionally (5-33%)

19 min-2.6 hrs

24 min-3.3 hrs

29 min-3.9 hrs

Frequently (34-66%)

2.6-5.3 hrs

3.3-6.6 hrs

3.9-7.9 hrs

Continuously (67-100%)

5.3-8 hrs

6.6-10 hrs

7.9-12 hrs

Physical Demands

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Continuously (>67%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Rarely (67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)

Weight Demands

Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions

Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable

Employee Health

Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

D

Yes

Yes