IMAGING:
Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment
- Technologists will be trained in performing the required orthopedic radiographic examinations.
- Positions patient for diagnostic radiology according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements with a high regard for the safety and care of the patient.
- Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
- Uses computer image processing, as needed to select, optimize and archive images to PACS.
- Completely tracks exams in the Radiology Information system.
- Processes images and related patient information for radiologist for diagnosis.
DOCUMENTATION:
Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
- Follows proper procedure to positvely identify patients, asking them to repeat their full name and date of birth.
- Reviews patient orders to ensure correct examination.
- Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
- Properly charges exams as required in Epicare.
- Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.
- Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.
PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY:
Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
- Protects patients and others in the area by using proper equipment settings and radiation safety standards.
- Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.
- Practices age-appropriate competencies, communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care.
- Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR:
Practices ethical and professional communications, conduct, and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.
- Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.
- Excercises good judgment to present a professional image of competency to customer and staff.
- Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality, which leads to a positive impression on all customers.
- Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
- Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, inservices seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned.
Clinical Duties:
- Answer incoming phone calls and appropriately schedule appointments, take messages or route to RN/MA as needed.
- When available route RightFax faxes to the correct team.
- Update and maintain word and excel documents that are the responsibility of the tech.
- Assist with medication prior authorization specialist as needed.
- Assist front office and phone staff with odd jobs as needed.
- Completes Epic Care, Cadence Basic, etc., training when necessary as outlined by Practice Manager.
RESPECT AND CARING:
Compassion, customer relations, professional behavior, confidentiality, valuing diversity.
- Uses interpersonal skills which convey a positive and supportive attitude.
- Uses discretion in discussions related to staffing or personal concerns.
- Gives constructive feedback in a non-blaming, positive and confidential manner.
- Makes continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Demonstrates commitment to understanding and valuing individual differences and fosters an environment of acceptance, fairness and mutual respect.
EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES:
Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices.
- Works in a safe manner.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equiment.
- Identifies cost saving measures.
- Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified.
- Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate
INITIATIVE:
Self-motivation, takes on projects willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas.
- Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems.
- Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace.
- Demonstrates awareness of and supports OHSU departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
- Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.
- Other duties as assigned