ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

• Provides the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretion

• Anticipates and responds to the needs of the patient while under going radiographic examination

• Works with others to elevate the quality of care delivered

• Produces quality diagnostic imaging studies

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure

• Reconfirms patient identification and verifies the procedure requested or prescribed

• Verifies patient’s pregnancy status as appropriate

• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure

• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.

• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure

• Using professional judgment adepts imaging procedures as appropriate to improve diagnostic information and improve outcomes

• Consults appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessary

• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures

• Selects appropriate shielding devices

• Determines appropriate type and amount of contrast agent to be administered, based on patient age, weight and medical/physical status

• Reviews patient chart and the physician request to determine optimal imaging technique for suspected pathology

• Provides information about the procedure to the patient/family and other health care providers

• Verifies that the patient/family have consented to the procedure and fully understand any risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up

• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at the appropriate time and at a level the patient/family can understand

• Maintains controlled access to restricted areas during radiation exposure to ensure safety of patients, families and hospital personnel

• Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate

• Refers questions about diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis to the patient’s physician

• Provides appropriate information to other individuals involved in the patient’s care

• Consults with other departments, such as respiratory therapy and anesthesia for patient services

• Instructs patients regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures, including providing information about oral or bowel preparation and allergy preparation, as appropriatensures all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic examination

• Implements action plans that fall within established protocols and guidelines

• Elicits patient/family cooperation to carry out the action plan

• Uses and integrated team approach as needed

• Uses accessory equipment when appropriate

• Assesses and monitors the patient’s physical and mental state while undergoing procedure

• Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines

• Monitors the patient for reactions to contrast agent

• Uses appropriate radiation safety devices

• Applies appropriate patient immobilization devices when necessary

• Evaluates goals of the action plan (procedure) to determine that all goals have been achieved

• Evaluates the patient and the procedure in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to identify variances that may affect patient outcome

• Measures the procedure against established protocols and guidelines

• Identifies any exceptions to the expected outcome

• Documents any exceptions clearly and completely

• Reviews images to determine if additional images will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure

• Implements a revised action plan as indicated

• Bases the revised action plan on the patient’s condition and the most appropriate means of achieving the intended outcome

• Takes action based on patient and procedural variances

• Measures and evaluates the results of the revised action plan

• Notifies appropriate health provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings and/or patient condition

• Documents information about patient care, the procedure and final outcome

• Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, this may be a computerized record, requisition, patient log, etc. Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise and complete

• Documents any exceptions from the established criteria or procedures

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures

• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines

• Assists in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environment

• Assists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental process improvement activities

• Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines

• Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines

• Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines

• Reviews protocol and procedure manuals on at least an annual basis

• Analyzes information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment, discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor

• Elicits confidence and cooperation from the patient/family, the public and health care providers by providing timely communication and effective instruction

• Presents explanations and instructions at the learner’s level of understanding and learning style

• Instructs students and health care providers regarding radiographic procedures and radiation safety

• Assists in performing quality assurance activities based on established quality protocols

• Monitors image production to determine variance from established quality standards

• Evaluates his/her quality assurance results and establishes an appropriate action plan for improvement as required

• Compares quality assurance results to established acceptable values

• Implements as self-improvement QA action plan as required

• Obtains assistance from appropriate personnel to implement his/her quality assurance action plan

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Effectively administers performance management system including: developmental feedback, goal setting, assesses competency, progressive discipline
• Strong knowledge of and effective in administering hospital policies and procedures.
• Responsible for sound management of human resources.
• Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.
• Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.
• Supervises the following job classes: Students

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree (A A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school accredited by the Committee of Allied Health Education and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• Registered or registry eligible as an RT-R by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.
• Holds current unlimited Texas CMRT license

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Registered or registry eligible as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT-R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.
• Current Texas State CMRT License
• CPR