Tecnólogo en rayos X

Las responsabilidades de este puesto incluyen, entre otras, las siguientes:

• Obtención de radiografías de calidad utilizando una posición y una exposición a la radiación correctas;
• Aplicar procedimientos de seguridad para los pacientes, para uno mismo y para el personal a fin de evitar la exposición innecesaria a la radiación;
• Creating and documenting x-ray CD copies correctly according to Patient First guidelines;
• Assisting Physicians, Extenders, and Nurses with patient treatment and care including, but not limited to, locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ problems, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians, Extenders, and Nurses;
• Handling Physician, Extender, and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Archivar y mantener toda la documentación de rayos X;
• Garantizar la seguridad de los pacientes al utilizar sillas de ruedas, taburetes y otros equipos;
• Understanding and using the following Patient First reporting tools: Daily Log, X-ray Listing, X-ray Status Screen, and Impression Log;
• Understanding and using the medical records system;
• Cleaning work area, performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and performing other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Restocking x-ray and Treatment Area supplies as needed;
• Asistir a las clases de formación y a las reuniones de personal programadas;
• Working with fellow employees and externs during on-the-job training;
• Directly supervising (physically present in the room and available to furnish assistance and direction during the performance of all patient services) externs and Radiologic Technologist Assistants performing quality x-ray exams using correct positioning and radiation exposure according to Patient First guidelines;
• Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
• Checking email, reviewing assigned memos and policies, and completing assigned checklists during each shift.

Los requisitos mínimos de formación y profesionales incluyen, entre otros, los siguientes

• Debe ser mayor de 18 años;
• Experiencia mínima en mecanografía;
• Bachillerato o equivalente;
• Registered member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or graduate of an approved Limited Radiologic Technologist program required. Licensed, if required in the state;
• Debe ser capaz de oír pajes, timbres y el sistema telefónico;
• Adequate visual, verbal, and written communication skills required;
• Capacidad para establecer prioridades y realizar múltiples tareas;
• Must provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism;
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-6 hours at a time);
• Must be able to lift moderate to heavy items (up to 50 lbs.).
• El tecnólogo radiológico limitado debe estar habilitado para ejercer en las siguientes áreas anatómicas: tórax/tórax, extremidades, cráneo/senos, columna vertebral y abdomen/pelvis.