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Required Skills

1. Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration into the Radiology information System.

1. Transport patient to and from the imaging procedure room.

1. Provide patient assistance during the imaging exam process.

1. Utilize proper infection control practice.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.

1. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment.

1. Stock rooms.

1. Fold linen.

1. Assist imaging staff with inventory management.

1. Take call as required.

1. Manage phone calls.

1. Under direction of the appropriately licensed staff, mix oral contrast per Radiologist approved protocol.

1. Under the direction of the appropriately licensed staff, load the pressure injectors per Radiologist approved protocol.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to review and verify medication orders to assure appropriateness utilizing clinical information in the electronic medical record. Prioritizes medication orders based on acuity and order status (i.e. STAT, NOW, routine).
• Provides appropriate patient specific medication recommendations that ensure safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. Takes responsibility for his/her own learning to ensure quality patient care.
• Oversees pharmacy workflow and supervises the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.

Helps with prioritization, promoting efficient and timely completion of day to day

pharmacy activities, giving direction and feedback when necessary. 

• Assists in the education and training of pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians.
• Actively searches for opportunities to increase quality of patient care, increase efficiency of

systems, and find cost-saving opportunities for the organization.

• Serves as a resource for the pharmacy team, nursing, and prescribers for questions/issues related to pharmacotherapy; analyzes literature to support usage and contacts prescribers as needed.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceutical preparations which includes, but is not limited to compounded sterile products (IV solutions, injectable medications, and irrigation solutions), oral products (solutions, suspensions), and topical preparations (ointments, creams) when necessary.

Required Skills

1. Operates a variety of electrical equipment in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory during a variety of procedures.

1. Monitors the patient’s electrocardiogram, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure. Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure.

1. Performs patient pre-procedure teaching. Obtains consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure, when appropriate.

1. Provides education to MMC employees and/or community as needed.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Prepares patient for the procedure. 

1. Acts as a circulator in the case, connects monitoring lines, checks pulses, collects and sets up appropriate equipment for the case.

1. Performs as a sterile assistant, assist the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assist the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal. Dress and/or suture insertion site following the procedure.  Set up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pull sheath and obtain hemostasis.

1. Assists in the use of arterial closure devices.

1. Assists the manager with the validation of staff competencies.

1. Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure.

1. Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair.

1. Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper operation of x-ray equipment used in the Cath Lab.

1. Participates in the on call rotation.

1. Collects appropriate past patient information for the physician to review.

1. Adheres to behavioral standards.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.

1. Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.

1. Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.

1. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.

1. Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.

1. Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.

1. Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.

1. Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.

1. Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements

1. Counsels patients upon request

1. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

1. Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:  Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard).  May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling.  Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary.  Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Occupational Hazards:  Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare.  Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions.  Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items.  Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Utilizes customer service skills by providing support to patients, visitors, physicians, residents, medical students and staff. Greets, communicates effectively and registers/checks in outpatients in a positive, accurate and professional manner. Round regularly in the Imaging reception areas and act as a liaison between modalities and patients/families.

1. Answers phones utilizing proper phone etiquette to provide great customer service and meet customer needs.

1. Prepares digital images for continuation of care, medical records, and patients.

1. Ensures proper recording and transmission of appropriate patient and exam indicator information.
2. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Monitors the Radiation Information System (RIS) to ensure all operations are running and relay issues to the appropriate personnel.

1. Acts as liaison between patient floors, staff, outside physicians, Radiology Information System staff and Radiologists, and also between the radiologists and ordering clinician for reporting critical results in compliance with departmental policy.

1. Provides assistance to physicians, medical students and residents.

1. Provides assistance for and has functional knowledge of the web browser.

1. Reviews and performs account merges to maintain patient data accuracy.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Performs screening mammography procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Determines proper equipment settings for each procedure, uses the proper equipment and cares for the equipment correctly.

1. Understands processing, the equipment and all the requirements of a finished radiograph.

1. Follows Radiation Safety Guidelines.

1. Utilizes a working knowledge of the computer systems.

1. Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling.

1. Performs various quality control procedures and provide regulatory information.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Perform a variety of nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Advanced procedures including
  • PET Scans for Oncology
  • Dotatate Pet scans
  • Shunt patency exams
  • Brain death studies
  • Lymphatic scans
  • Cardiac exams
• Therapeutic administrations including
  • Inpatient and Outpatient 131I ablations
  • Samarium
  • Xofigo
  • Y90 Therapy
• SPECT/CT Imaging
  • Attenuation Correction and diagnostic quality studies
• CT Scans
  • Oral and IV studies         
• Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.
• Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
• Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Via a team approach, the staff will coordinate the patient flow and schedule of the CT modality.
2. The technologist checks the patients’ chart or scripts to be sure the exam ordered by the physician matches the requisition received by the department.
3. Use independent professional judgment to assure exam will clinically evaluate the given diagnosis. Refer discrepancies to radiologist or ordering physician.
4. Prepares the room, equipment, medication and secures supplies needed to perform the exam and maintain a clean and safe environment for patient.
5. Will adhere to safety standards set forth by the organization in accordance with ACR guidelines (ALARA).
6. The technologist will explain the procedure and the function of the equipment to the patient as well as answer any questions the patient may have, will intently review the medical history, to include medication lists and lab results, if performed, prior to starting procedure, check patient record for previous pertinent information or procedures, contact radiologist when direction is needed, document appropriate information in the patient record/PACS system.
7. Performs requested CT exams of appropriate regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the organization and the reading radiologist. Observes patient during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patients’ condition when necessary.
8. Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or cart when necessary.
9. Maintain knowledge on the composition, storage, and administration of contrast media agents according to department protocols under guidance and approval of a physician.
10. Transfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from PACS system.
11. Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots when appropriate. Reports any need for service or repair to appropriate leadership.
12. Participates in ongoing QA/QC and process improvement programs.
13. Assists in providing a safe work environment and is dedicated to providing patient satisfaction.
14. Maintain continuing education credits in compliance with licensing agency.
15. Maintains clinical competency.
16. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding infection control, hand hygiene, attendance, and appearance.
17. Performs other related work as required or requested.