Advanced Imaging Technologist
Overview
Mon- Fri 8a-8p, Sat- Sun 8a-4p
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
- Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific imaging examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part screenings and questionnaires.
- Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered.
- Assists physicians during biopsy procedures as necessary.
- On Call rotation required depending upon area of specialty (IR and X-Ray for OR support).
- Performs quality assurance and calibrations, QA/QC testing as required by regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
- Will be required to adapt and work when emergent procedures or situations arise in the department.
- Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment and failed QC to Supervisor/Manager.
- Performs contrast injections as required.
- Performs routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients request, utilizes EMR and PACS systems.
- Notifies appropriate staff upon exam completion to ensure timeliness of next case start time.
- May be assigned as instructor or preceptor.
- Professionally communicates with patients and family members to address questions or concerns.
- Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
- Ensures all needed medical surgical supplies are ordered, circulated properly to avoid expiration, and stocked for all cases in each designated area/modality.
- Attends staff meetings and in-services.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.