Position Summary:

The position is on an as needed basis and based in the Salisbury location (Woodbrooke); however, due to staff shortages, vacations, ETC., travel is required for Maryland and Delaware locations as needed. The primary role of Radiology Technologists (also called an x-ray technologist or radiographer) is to operate medical imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic x-ray images.

Position Responsibility:

Supports TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute’s vision, mission and values. Follows all policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality for any and all information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), accessible while performing job duties
Maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, IT Policy, patient safety standards and all other POA requirements
Prepares patients for radiographic procedures
Proficient in operating DR, DDR (as applicable) and CR Radiographic systems to produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic X-Ray images
Escorts ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients to their exam rooms
Maintains a thorough understanding of provider X-Ray protocol and accommodates special imaging requests
Supports organizational policies and procedures and initiatives related to the Radiology Department
Maintains professional and technical knowledge
Answers interdepartmental and patient phone calls
Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, clinic staff, management and students to support quality patient care
Imports/ exports patient images. Request retrieval of images from other facilities
Adapts to staffing needs by working in satellite offices and supporting other departments as needed
Implements established THPOI fundamentals in performing job duties effectively and accurately
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology
ARRT (American Registry of Radiology Technologists)
Minimum of one year of Radiology Technology experience or completion of clinical student rotation
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous Orthopaedic experience preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, talk, reach and lift up to 50lbs

Customer Service Orientation:

Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and a helpful attitude towards patients
Proactively provides material and information to support patient care and workflow
Is responsive to patients
Collaborates with team members and other staff as needed to assist patients
Is approachable by all staff

Team Orientate:

Establishes and maintains positive, professional working relationships
Proactively and directly resolve conflict situations demonstrating courage and professionalism
“Think Team First” Mentality
Actively supports team needs by assisting other departments
Is constructive not destructive

Initiative and Problem Solving:

Volunteers for new projects or department initiatives
Undertakes self-development activities
Seeks increased/ different responsibilities
Generates innovative solutions for improving work
Implements solutions to solve problems
Takes initiative to act after training and applies learned skills without ongoing direction
Recognizes when support is needed and appropriately seeks assistance
Is self-motivating, self-aware and self-disciplined
Takes ownership, is accountable

Job and Work Knowledge:

Shows competence in required job skills and knowledge
Requires minimal supervision
Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills
Follows all job-related protocols

Essential Job Functions:

Provides compassionate, patient-centered care
Consistently obtains high-quality x-ray images
Contributes to all aspects of the imaging process: order verification, body part identification, console operations, provider protocol knowledge, efficient positioning instructions etc.
Patient Safety: locking wheelchairs, patient transfers, etc.
Demonstrates proficiency in Epic by verifying imaging orders, updating exam status, utilizing media manager, routing documents, and searching for patient related information etc.
Burns, imports, and manages imaging CDs per company policy
Utilizes universal precautions
Adheres to confidentiality policies
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of department workflow and electronic image retrieval processes
Promotes a supportive and welcoming learning environment for students by mentoring during exams, completing competencies and daily evaluations, etc.
Technology Utilization: Epic, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, POA Intranet, PACS, various imaging sharing platforms

Communication:

Is honest, straight forward and communicates with people professionally and directly
Communicates clearly, honestly and directly with radiology technologists, providers, management and clinic staff
Efficiently communicates patient positioning instructions
Informs team of changes in patient status, workflow delays or scheduling changes as needed
Clearly and effectively expresses ideas both verbally and in written
Selects and uses appropriate communication methods based on the situation and the audience

Quality:

Get things done – thoroughly and accurately
Seeks opportunities to improve processes/ quality
Demonstrates mature and professional judgement
Consistently produces diagnostic-quality images that meet clinical standards
Applies feedback to improve performance
Is respected, trusted, positive and passionate about their work

Planning and Organization:

Prioritizes tasks to maintain productivity
Uses time efficiently and seeks improved methods to complete existing duties
Appropriately utilizes downtime to support Epic work queues
Adapts to and integrates change in workflow or process smoothly with minimal disruption
Works in an organized manner, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Radiology Technologist

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