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**This position is in our Women's Center**

SUMMARY: At the direction of the chief technologist, independently perform all exams without any supervision within the section employed. Serve as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate sound knowledge of the function and operation of the Ultrasound equipment. Review medical records and orders to ensure proper exam is performed and correct history is obtained. Introduce yourself to the patient, explain the procedure and answer any questions the patient has. Communicate and assist the Radiologist. Follow departmental protocols or necessitate changes to protocol as determined by patient’s condition and technologist discretion. Prepare cases for radiologist.

· Complete all finishing work to include proper patient ID, requisitions, patient chart documentation and all forms required for the specific exam. Protect patient’s privacy and modesty by making sure all history obtained is confidential, and patient is covered at all times.

· Provide protection in accordance with prescribed patient and equipment operator safety standards to include applications of immobilization restraints.

· Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

· Promote cohesiveness in department by maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Assist co-workers when own work is completed. Adapt to schedule changes and work assignments when necessary. Willingly instruct students and new hires regarding technical procedures and unit operations.

· Demonstrate competency in the use of the Radiology Information System and PACS system.

· Independently perform quality control procedures at the designated intervals on imaging and ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with the Federal and Joint Commission standards of care.

Required Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and graduate of accredited school of sonography.

Required License: As of September 2012, must have a (American) Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ((A)RDMS) Certification

Required Experience: One year of clinical experience in sonography.

Required Competencies/Behaviors: Age Specific Competency

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received from: Director Of Imaging, Chief Technologist

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ARRT



Maryland Radiology Technologist License



SUMMARY: At the direction of the clinical manager, and under the guidance of the performing doctor, independently performs all exams in the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Special Procedures Lab without supervision. Serves as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates sound knowledge of the function and operation of all equipment. Reviews medical record and orders to ensure proper exam is performed and correct history is obtained. Technologist will introduce himself to the patient, explain the procedure, and answer all questions asked by the patient or family. Assists the performing doctor with the procedure. Administers contrast as directed by the performing doctor. Recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or an allergic response to the contrast administration. Follows department protocols and/or makes recommendations protocols changes to the performing doctor based on the patients? condition. Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly department, i.e. procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, system console/ workspace.

· Completes all finishing work to include proper study identification, chart documentation, and forms required for the procedure. The technologist will protect the privacy and modesty of the patient by making sure all history is obtained is confidential and that the patient is covered at all times.

· Responsible for lab inventory. This includes all devices, supplies in and outside the storeroom. Maintains cost with all consignment items. Ensures that all billing and receiving of stock is correct.

· Provides protection in accordance with prescribed patient and equipment operator safety standards to include applications of immobilization restraints and radiation protection.

· Promotes cohesiveness in the department by maintaining a positive, professional attitude and assisting co-workers. Adapts to schedule changes and work assignments when necessary.

· Instructs students, orients new hires, and trains new staff in the technical procedures, department operations, and use of the radiology information system.

· Independently performs quality control procedures at prescribed intervals on imaging and ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with Federal and JCAHO standards of care.

Required Education: High school graduate and graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology .

Preferred Education: N/A

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Current ARRT, Maryland State License, and advanced level certification in either Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) and Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) or 2 years’ current interventional experience

Preferred License, Certification and/or Registration: N/A

Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: One year of clinical experience in as an Interventional Radiology Technologist.

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