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Job Summary:

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Demonstrates the skills to produce quality radiographs. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 50%

Criteria

A) Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio graphed.

B) Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers electronically.

C) Use the Kodak CR Imaging System to produce quality films and perform the items listed below:

1) Know the procedure for starting up and shutting down the CR system.

2) Utilize the menu selection functions on the touch screen.

3) Navigate the different information screens and ensure that the correct patient and procedure are selected for exposure.

4) Reprint exams as needed.

5) Load cassettes properly.

6) Clean cassettes as needed.

7) Load the laser printer correctly with film.

8) Trouble shoot problems and /or know how to call for support.

D) Knows location of OR, ACU, and Recovery.

E) Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended person (patient, co-worker etc.).

F) Responds to changes in the workload using time to departmental advantage.

2.) Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.

B) Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies.

C) Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.

D) Uses protective equipment as needed.

E) Practice Radiation Safety for patients, self, and co-workers.

F) Wear radiation dosimetry badge daily.

3) Attends departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager. (1, 2, 3, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Attends appropriate orientations.

B) Attends required in-services.

C) Attends departmental meetings or reads the meeting minutes that is send through the MOX system in Meditech.

D) Reviews education poster boards located in the department.

4) Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors. (1, 2, 4) 5%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital.

B) Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.

C) Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to.

5) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory

1. Safety/Fire

2. Blood Borne Pathogen

3. Hazardous Communication

4. TB

5. Department Specific

6. Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)

7. HIPAA

8. Assigned .EDU courses

E) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

6) Participates in continuing education. (2, 3) 5%

Criteria

A) Currently enrolled in approved Radiology Technology program.

B) Actively performing clinical rotation assigned by school.

7) Service: Follow the Target 100 Standards. Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates respect and compassion to our internal and external customers, co-workers, and all others while delivering excellent care and courteous service.

B) Follows the hospital confidentiality policy at all times.

C) Recognize the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc.

D) Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve work-related goals while performing daily duties and promote teamwork.

E) Works with other departments to provide service to our customers.

F) Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.

G) Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.

8) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Improvement into one's daily work. (1, 2, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Reviews departmental QI, QA, & QC monthly during the departmental monthly meetings and by reviewing the posted information.

B) Provides data/ input to the Radiology management staff pertaining to the current departmental QI Teams projects.

9) Uses Hospital/ Radiology Information system according to policy. (2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Enters information into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely manner.

B) Provides training and direction to co-workers as necessary.

C) Moves all completed exams to taken status within 30 minutes of completion of exam to help ensure the 24 hours report turnaround time is met.

D) Enter/ edit exams as needed.

E) Print consent forms for procedures from Meditech as needed.

F) Check the internal MOX email system for messages. Send messages that are professional and appropriate only.

10) Age Appropriate Care: Provide age-appropriate care to: School age 6 years to 12 years, Adolescent 12 years to 18 years, Adult, 19 years to 64 years, Geriatrics, 65+ years. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patients served by the department

B) Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.

C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific response to questions.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this functions the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performanc...

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