DescriptionnnJob Summary/Overall ObjectivesnnPerform multiple duties that include noninvasive radiographic exams of various anatomical parts, collection of blood, urine, and stool specimens, perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram, and perform patient registration duties when applicable.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnPerforms accurate, skillful capillary and venipunctures to obtain adequate specimens needed for analysis.nnProperly identify patients using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to the customer.nnReview physician order(s) to ensure that proper tests are ordered and obtained.nnEnter orders into Laboratory Information System correctly to ensure proper billing and reimbursements.nnPrepare collection site using established techniques according to hospital standards, including hand hygiene and standard precautions.nnCollects specimens needed for cultures, add cytology fixative to specimens, instructs customers in the proper collection of requested specimens.nnEnsure that all specimens are properly labeled.nnDemonstrates minimal redraws and performs in compliance with the redraw policy.nnAssists in urine drug screen collections following established procedures.nnCentrifuge specimens as needed and maintain proper storage of specimens until transported to Laboratory Services.nnRemain knowledgeable and current on specimens sent to reference Lab for processing.nnRecognize where Laboratory services should be provided according to the customers insurance.nnConfirm information regarding the registration of these contracted Laboratory services is done correctly according to the testing ordered by the physician.nnFollow established guidelines as to which testing can be conducted at Independence Health Laboratory Services and which must be resulted with Quest.nnGain access to the Quest website as needed for the requested blood testing requirements.nnEnsure the specimens for contracted Laboratory services are labeled correctly and prepared properly for transport to the independent Laboratory.nnEducate customers about where their requested blood collections will be resulted and address any of their concerns.nnObtains optimum images during radiographic exams and procedures.nnProperly identify customers using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.nnReview ordering physician's x-ray exam request and place the order(s) into the Radiology Information System to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.nnEscort the customer into the exam area, provide accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the customer can understand.nnChoose proper technique and positioning for requested x-ray exam(s) according to the established Imaging Services Protocols and use protective shielding devices according to established procedures.nnUtilize and remain familiar with the CR/DR equipment to maximize image quality.nnSend images to the PAC's system for interpretation by Radiologist.nnPerform a 12 lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) for diagnosis by a physician.nnProperly identify customers using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.nnVerify physician order and provide explanation at a level the customer can understand.nnEnter correct order into the ECG Management System to ensure proper billing and reimbursements.nnDemonstrate proper lead placement in appropriate anatomical areas for 12 lead ECG.nnDemonstrates that all ECG tracings are accurate, properly identified and prepared for physician interpretation.nnAcknowledges the completion of the EGG in the EGG Management System.nnTransmits electronically stored information or manually send the ECG to the Cardiology Department for interpretation and permanent storage.nnDocument information about customer care, exams, and customer history in appropriate record areas.nnVerify and enter correct orders into the various systems utilized by Laboratory and Imaging Services and the Cardiology Department.nnDocument appropriate history into the Imaging Services PAC's system including any previous exams for comparison.nnDocument chance of pregnancy for women of childbearing age and if shielding was provided to the customer in the appropriate section of the Imaging Services HIS/RIS system.nnScan the appropriate documents into the Imaging Services PAC's system to maintain proper documentation.nnComplete an event reporting form for all events that arise not consistent with normal patient care.nnDispense Oral Contrast to customers in preparation for CT exams of the abdomen, pelvis, or abdomen/pelvis.nnProperly identify the customer using the 2-identifier hospital policy and proper introduction of staff to customer.nnView physician order for requested CT exam to ensure proper prep is given to the customer.nnComplete the Oral/Rectal/Enteral Contrast Screening Questionnaire.nnInform the customer to bring the completed screening questionnaire and their physician order on the scheduled day of their CT appointment.nnContact the CT Department with any questions or contraindications when completing the screening questionnaire to ensure the proper prep for the CT exam requested.nnOperates all equipment according to safety guidelines and reports any malfunction of equipment to appropriate departments.nnInform supervisor or lead of any equipment that is not working properly.nnPerform daily QC on radiographic equipment and initiate service calls to appropriate vendor to ensure x-ray equipment is repaired in a timely fashion.nnInitiate Maintenance, Bio Med, and Information Technology work orders when necessary to ensure hospital-related equipment is repaired promptly.nnMaintains adequate supply of inventory, replenishes stock, and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition.nnUtilize disinfecting towelettes on all hard, non-porous surfaces to prevent the spread of various infectious diseases.nnOrder stock and non-stock items according to the storeroom's designated delivery date to your site.nnOrder linen according to the hospital's designated delivery date to your site.nnAssure adequate office supplies and patient care supplies are maintained but not overstocked.nnImplements downtime procedures when necessary.nnCoordinates rescheduling of customers during equipment downtime.nnInitiates established downtime procedures during HIS, LIS, RIS and Pac’s downtime.nnAttends department meetings or reviews meeting minutes.nnOther duties as assigned.nnCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)nnRequired Qualifications/ExperiencennCompletion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by the ARRT.nnPreferred Qualifications/Experiencenn1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.nnPhlebotomy experiencennLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent registry with the ARRTnnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 with renewalnnSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnWork EnvironmentnnSee below.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between System locations.nnPhysical Demands/RequirementsnnSee below.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.nnDisclaimernnThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.nnWork EnvironmentnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnxnnExtreme ColdnnxnnHeightsnnxnnConfined SpacesnnxnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnxnnMechanical HazardsnnxnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnxnnOperates VehiclennxnnxnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnxnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnxnnxnnRotates All Shiftsnnxnnxnn8 Hours Shiftsnnxnnxnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnxnnxnnOn-CallnnxnnxnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)nnxnnxnnTravel Between SitesnnxnnxnnDirect Patient CarennxnnxnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnxnnxnnEye ProtectionnnxnnxnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnxnnHearing ProtectionnnxnnHand ProtectionnnxnnxnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnxnnBody ProtectionnnxnnxnnLatex ExposurennxnnxnnSolvent ExposurennxnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennxnnDust (sanding) ExposurennxnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennxnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennxnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennxnnxnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennxnnxnnMist ExposurennxnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnxnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennxnnxnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennxnnxnnLaser ExposurennxnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnxnnxnnSittingnnxnnxnnWalkingnnxnnxnnClimbing StairsnnxnnxnnClimbing LaddersnnxnnStandingnnxnnxnnKneelingnnxnnxnnSquatting (Crouching)nnxnnxnnTwisting/TurningnnxnnxnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnxnnxnnGross GraspnnxnnxnnFine Finger ManipulationnnxnnxnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnxnnxnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnxnn50#nnCarrynnxnn10#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnxnnxnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnxnnxnnFeeling (Sensation)nnxnnxnnColor VisionnnxnnxnnHearing ClearlynnxnnxnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnxnnxnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnxnnxnnReaching ForwardnnxnnxnnLifting Floor to Knucklenn###nn10#nnLifting Seat Pan to Knucklenn###nn50#nnLifting Knuckle to Shouldernn###nn35#nn50#nnLifting Shoulder to Overheadnn###nn10#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)