Essential Functions: Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies. Properly identify and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
Interviews patients for a complete medical history.
Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history.
Records medical history on requisitions.
Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed. Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results. Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
Skills: ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry.
Required Skills: SCANNING,PATIENT MONITORING,RADIOLOGY,ARRT,SCANNER.