Duties

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Ultrasound

• Performs 65 % Ultrasound examinations in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency waves to patients for diagnosis of disease and other abnormalities. Performs specialized exams of major and minor organ systems and of vascular systems utilizing the mathematical concept of color flow and doppler. Abdomen - liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, abdominal aorta, vena cava and femoral arteries using 2D and doppler techniques to evaluate these structures for size, abnormal contour, cysts, tumors and various pathological disorders. Retroperitoneum - kidneys, nodes, and urinary bladder using 2D and Doppler techniques. Pelvis - urinary bladder, testicular, prostate. Vascular- carotid, upper and lower extremities. Performs studies for thyroid and non vascular soft tissue scans
• Performs quality assurance testing on the ultrasound unit using phantom and test checklists for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the ultrasound equipment. Maintain records of the quality assurance testing so that easy reference is available should servicing be necessary.
• Obtains pertinent diagnostic examinations for the physician, which may be necessary for correlation between the ultrasound scan and the clinical history.
• Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes electronic equipment limitation. Make multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to ensure accurate results. On basis of radiologic findings, determines necessary ultrasonic procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings.
• Recognizes a diagnostic scan and consults with the Staff Radiologist to determine the proper diagnosis.

General Radiology

• Performs 35 % computerized digital radiography as a team member of the Imaging Service, such as general radiology, DEXA, barium studies of the gastrointestinal tract, intravenous pyelograms, venograms, and other procedures requiring intravenous injection of diagnostic procedures.
• Perform radiographic exams at the bedside providing diagnostic x-rays to the professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures.
• Responsible for maximizing utilization of fluoroscopic exam rooms. Assist radiologists in fluoroscopic examinations. Identifies scheduled procedures for the following day and plans and coordinates activities around physician availability in order to maximize room effectiveness.
• Familiar with processing images such as loading and unloading imaging plates, operating CR readers in order to provide adequate and proper processed radiographs. Confer and works closely with the radiologist when performing complex specific examinations.
• Confers with radiologist to establish requirements for all nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors and positioning.
• Perform necessary adjustments and modification to ensure proper processing of every image.
• Collect and prepare all proper documents required for radiology procedures. Prepares contrast materials under the supervision of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable, oral and rectal. In the case of injected media, a patient consent form must be obtained. These procedures require the use of needles, syringes, contrast, barium, enema bags and drinking cups. Monitor vital signs and blood pressure and notify the radiologist of any significant change.

Patient Care

• Review new technical developments in the field of radiology and recommends to the supervisor those which would improve the operation of this section. Obtain the required continuing education hours required by the ARRT and the VA.
• Review new development in the field and recommend to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the service.
• Edit and when necessary register patients in the computerized Radiology Information System (RIS) as well as the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface.
• Properly identify patient images by ensuring correct patient information and correct use of left and right markers. This is essential so that mistaken identity of films to patients does not occur. The technologist must be certain that the patient identification and the request are identical. The patient identity is confirmed verbally by patient name, social security number and/or date of birth.
• Evaluate the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges patient's priority to accommodate them. Coordinate work with other technologist when procedures require more than one person.

Work Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Telework: Not available
Functional Statement #: 53475-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required