OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Responsible for performing all diagnostic x-ray examinations not requiring constant supervision of technical details with a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, radiographic techniques and positioning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer.
- Practices within the scope of the CRT & ARRT license.
- Produces radiographic/digital images with emphasis to technique (KvP & MAS), exposure index, collimation, shielding, identification markers, positioning and artifacts.
- Monitor personal radiation badge.
- Assists Radiologists during fluoroscopic examinations.
- Operates all x-ray equipment to obtain maximum diagnostic images.
- Monitors x-ray equipment to assure safety and proper working conditions.
- Works with patients of all age groups and explains procedures, assuring understanding of such procedures.
- Uses sterile techniques and provides a safe environment to patients and staff according to company and department policies.
- Ensures that the patient’s need for privacy and confidentiality are met and that the patient is physically covered whenever possible.
- Ensures that the delivery of services reflect efficient and effective use of supplies and appropriate utilization of resources.
- Identifies and reports potentially unsafe systems, processes and/or situations.
- Performs general office duties including coordination of daily radiology schedule and ordering supplies.
- Attends and participates in educational programs and shares knowledge with peers.
- Maintains CRT & ARRT continuing education units.
- Assists in the development of new procedures and techniques as required.
- Adheres to Universal Precautions at all times.
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Uses, protects, and discloses HCP patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- 1 or 2 years of post-high school education or a degree from a two-year college.
- Current CRT, FLUORO and ARRT certification.
- Graduate of AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology.
- Documentation of continuing Radiology training.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
- Over 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
Preferred:
- 3 to 4 years post-training experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Computer literate.
- Basic Life Support for healthcare providers.
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