Fluoroscopic Examinations
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Properly screens patient for allergies.
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Helps in obtaining signed consent for imaging studies requiring consent.
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Properly sets up trays, supplies and equipment.
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Properly positions patient and equipment for correct views.
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Administers contrast media orally, rectally or intravenously as required.
Performance of Medical Imaging procedures and Film Processing.
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Correctly positions patient providing maximum comfort to obtain projection.
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Calculates and selects appropriate technical factors for imaging procedure.
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Insures radiation protection for patient, self, and others when performing studies.
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Promotes a safe environment closing doors during procedures and/or announcing initiation of exposures.
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Properly processes images and evaluates for quality and completeness.
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Knows and obtains standard radiographic views according to protocol.
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Compares exam with previous study and mounts films for interpretation.
Performance of Surgical Procedures
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Provides proper sterility of equipment before entering operating room.
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Positions film to patient and sets correct technical factors; initiates exposure.
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Processes film and ensures proper consultation.
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Communicates with surgeon for further services.
Performs other duties as assigned
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Maintains appropriate logs of procedures conducted.
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Performs duties to the satisfaction of supervisor.
Quality of Care Issues
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Evaluates radiographic requests against physician's order.
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Unsatisfactory radiographs are only repeated in the presence of a registered technologist.
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Operates within level of passed competencies and identifies own professional learning needs
Work area assignments and patient interaction
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Coordinates with supervisor for assigned shifts & duties.
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Monitors requests at reception desk; evaluates for accuracy and appropriateness.
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Routinely checks patient ID prior to conducting
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Provides adequate exam explanations to patient and/or significant other.
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Screens child-bearing age females for possible pregnancy and takes appropriate action.
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Provides care based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
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Monitors patient condition during procedure; initiates life-support measures when necessary.
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Ensures proper dismissal of patient.
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Utilizes appropriate measures when transporting patients.
Education: Currently enrolled in the second year of a two-year JRCERT accredited radiography program.
Certification: BLS Required
Experience: Knowledge of radiology procedures, equipment, surface and visceral anatomy, medical terminology as it relates to radiology and radiation safety procedures and measures.
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