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1. Title: Rad Tech
2. Job Code: 8899
3. Job Stream Description: Professional
4. Title: Rad Tech
5. Job Code: 8899
6. Job Stream Description: Professional

• Performs appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load
• Ensures that the patient information is correct prior to the study
• Ensures that the proper technical factors are selected prior to image exposure
• Ensures that the images are properly marked prior to image exposure
• Ensures that the images are correctly identified prior to image processing
• Ensures that the images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion
• Completes appropriate patient documentation
• Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
• Restock and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion and ensures that emergency kit is accurately supplied and dated
• Performs necessary cleaning of room and equipment
• Performs routine cleaning of the exterior of cassettes
• Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and radiographic imaging tables
• Uses appropriate restraint devises as needed
• Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling (patient identification, date, and markers)
• Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives
• Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area
• Completes patient exam in RIS
• Review's materials and exam charges, edits/corrects as necessary
• Perform quality assurance procedures
• Provides clear and concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
• Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures
• Wears and maintains dosimeter badge in a proper fashion
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
• Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams
• Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency
• Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
• Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands
• Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient's comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
• Demonstrates respect for patients right to privacy, all matters handled in confidential manner
• Abides by professional code of ethics
• Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level or learning to the patient/significant other
• Completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner
• Completes patient education forms and discharge forms in timely manner
• Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates a teamwork effort.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

CORE CAPABILITIES:

SUPPORTING COLLEAGUES (P2):

• - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICES (P2):

• - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

ENSURING HIGH QUALITY (P2):

• - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

MANAGING RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY (P2):

• - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
• - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

FOSTERING INNOVATION (P2):

• - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

• BLS Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required

• Medium Work category requiring exertion up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 of force frequently and/or up to 10 of force continually to move objects.

• Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
• Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
• Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
• Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
• Occasional: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device
• Occasional: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
• Occasional: Carrying over 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
• Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
• Occasional: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces
• Occasional: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasional: Crawling:Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Occasional: Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
• Occasional: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
• Occasional: Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
• Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
• Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Occasional: Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.
• Occasional: Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.

• Occasional: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
• Occasional: Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information
• Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
• Occasional: Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors.
• Occasional: Feeling: Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, texture by touch with fingertips.
• Occasional: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.

• Occasional: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.