Lead Radiologic Tech Job Listing at WMCHealth in Margaretville, NY (Job ID 3628508-2024-06-12)

Description

Job Summary

• The Diagnostic/CT Tech works under the direction of a radiologist utilizing radiographic, fluoroscopic and other high-tech imaging equipment. Performs a variety of technical procedures and examinations that require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purpose in accordance with the standard of practice and code of ethics of Radiologic Technologist. Lead technologist will oversee clinical operations and act as liaison to staff technologist(s),

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic/CT exams as per facility specific protocol. Consistently produces high quality radiographs/CTs to include pertinent anatomy, evidence of collimation, appropriate position and exposure factors.
• Working knowledge of all equipment encompassing film/laser processing, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment/CT operation. Participates in departments quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in assigned areas. May be asked to take active role in CQI.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others, following ALARA standards.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area assuring that all rooms/CT are clean, stocked with supplies and ready to accept the next patient.
• Documentation of all pertinent patient and procedural data, i.e. LMP, film identification, left and right markers pertinent to patient history. Documents completed procedure in patients chart.
• Appropriate preparation and handling of radiographic/CT contrast agents, i.e. barium sulfate, oral and IV contrast agents, and effervescent granules.
• Position and prepares patient for procedure to demonstrate anatomic area of interest. Provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety as per patient education standards.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department through communication either written or verbal pertaining to equipment malfunctions, continued patient activity, and other tasks always recognizing patient confidentiality.
• Patient assessment including monitoring of the patients condition and assuming the responsibility for provision of physical or psychological needs during procedures.
• Computer literacy and application pertaining to department specific functions, including archival storage of digitalized data. Computer literacy of the Radiology Information System. Completes all exams performed.