General Summary

Under general supervision, perform a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnostics.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice Patient Care - Operates the technical equipment and applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures according to the Diagnostic Imaging Department's Policy and Procedures manual.

• Demonstrates basic clinical competence in Fluoroscopy, pediatrics, trauma, trauma OR, general OR, emergency x-ray, orthopedic clinic, portable radiography and diagnostic imaging.
• Demonstrates basic competencies in processing images and troubleshooting.
• Responds effectively to patient care emergencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain certification and licensure.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with regulations. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Utilizes universal precautions at all times when working with patients. Sets up and maintains a sterile field by utilizing sterile technique; opens sterile procedures trays where applicable.

Unit Management

• Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs Radiographer II when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.
• Reports all potential or actual patient/equipment problems to the Rad II and/or III.
• Documents and reports related equipment problems in accordance to UMMC policy, and department policy and procedures manual.

Leadership

• Participates in one area-wide committee.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and efforts to improve workflows and patient satisfaction.