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Required Skills

1. Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular exams on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) both in the department and bedside via portable Sonography as needed, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in surgical environment according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform Transcranial Doppler Exams.

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 technical skills relating to imaging factors.

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

1. Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.

1. Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.

1. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.

1. Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

1. Comply with department procedures regarding employee / patient incident reports.

1. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.

1. Participate in continuing education, meet requirements for all mandatory inservices and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.

1. Capable of working independently and provide guidance to Level I Sonographer.

1. Coordinate daily patient flow within the department.

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. Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular exams on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) both in the department and bedside via portable Sonography as needed, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in surgical environment according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform Transcranial Doppler Exams.

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 technical skills relating to imaging factors.

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

1. Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.

1. Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.

1. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.

1. Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

1. Comply with department procedures regarding employee / patient incident reports.

1. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.

1. Participate in continuing education, meet requirements for all mandatory inservices and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.

1. Capable of working independently and provide guidance to Level I Sonographer.

1. Coordinate daily patient flow within the department.

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, Hybrid PET/CT imaging and therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, protocols and guidelines.

• Advanced procedures including
• PET/CT exams
• Shunt patency exams
• Brain death studies
• Octreoscan

Therapeutic administrations including

• Inpatient and Outpatient ¹³¹I ablations
• Strontium/Samarium
• Xofigo
• SPECT/CT Imaging
• Attenuation Correction and diagnostic quality studies
• Oral and IV contrasted 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.

Maintain technical skills with the performance of bariatric imaging to include the operation of bariatric patient transfer devices.

Maintain technical skills with the performance of imaging of ICU patients.

Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.

Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.

Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

Comply with department procedure regarding employee / patient incident reports.

Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.

Perform quality control procedures in accordance with manufacture guidelines on all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment.

Successfully perform biweekly Normalization of PET/CT scanner and keep proper records of   Remove this requirement is obsolete.

Capable of modifying existing protocols and building new protocols for the PET/CT scanner.

Capable of resolving camera issues-calling support, rescheduling patients, rearranging the schedule, and able to assist field engineers when needed.

Monitor Preventative Maintenance of both scanner and contrast injector.

Maintain proper safety measures in handling of all radiopharmaceuticals and employee radiation exposure dosage.

Capable of working independently and provide guidance to Level I & II Technologists. Assist with the instruction of radiography students and new employees.

Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary.

Take call as required to assigned area of department.

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. 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.

Required Skills

• Performs routine radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures according to department policy and procedures.

• Updates patient examination history files.
• Enters data into computer system.
• Consults with supervisors, Radiologist, or ordering physician as necessary to provide appropriate patient care.
• Understands all procedures and assists physician in a variety of exams.

• Follows appropriate safety precautions.

• Performs visual preventative safety inspections.
• Reports dangerous department or equipment conditions appropriately.

• Works  to develop protocol and perform procedures for line placement and pain management procedures.
• Maintains IDNS license and ARRT registration; remains current on developing trends in diagnostic radiology; participates in continuing education.
• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area; maintains appropriate supply levels.
• Treats patients in professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates age-specific competency.
• Explains procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Work collaboratively with ED physicians, residents and other healthcare providers to promote and improve safe medication use

• Consult with physicians and other health care providers to develop and implement a medication plan that meets the overall goals of patient care established by the health care team
• Assist with drug therapy management in medical emergencies (i.e. codes, trauma, stroke)
• Assist the nurse in gathering accurate home medication lists in complicated, admitted patients
• Represents pharmacy at various interdepartmental meetings (i.e. Unit Based Council, ED Committee, etc.)
• Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy and ED to ensure the timely administration of medications

1. Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence based, medication use guidelines that meet National criteria for quality measures such as in Heart Failure, Stroke, AMI, Pneumonia and Sepsis

1. Provide patient specific medication use teaching in high risk patients (i.e. Poly-pharmacy, pediatric patients, patients on high risk medications or who have been identified as high risk for readmission)

1. Ensures appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety of each patient’s medication regimen in order to manage all aspects of medication use for patients in the ED

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

1. Prevent, detect, monitor, and report adverse events (medication errors and adverse reactions).

1. Serves as an educational resource for patients, pharmacy colleagues, students, residents, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

1. Performs order entry, order verification or clinical order review

1. Serves as a pharmacy representative to various Hospital committees or project work groups as they relate to clinical pharmacy-ED practice

• Provides Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee support through presentations for formulary management or quality improvement as needed

1. Actively participates in the professional development of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents

1. Meets and maintains the requirements to serve as a pharmacy residency preceptor

1. Ensures compliance with all local, state and national regulatory requirements and practices within Springfield Memorial Hospital’s policies and procedures.

1. Participate in or lead at least 1 quality improvement, medication safety or emergency preparedness initiative on an annual basis

1. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.

1. Provide formal medication related consultations (i.e. Pharmacokinetic consultations) as required

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. Maintain knowledge of sectional anatomy & select the proper technical factors and imaging modes in order to in order to produce high quality images, along with positioning the patient and equipment. Review images for quality before completion of exam.
2. Obtain and utilize pertinent medical history to obtain optimum exams, and communicate with pertinent medical professionals.
3. Assist physicians/students/technologists with all aspects of sonography.
4. Coordinate sonography procedures with appropriate departments and personnel.
5. Ensure exams are completed in a prompt manner, from receipt of requisition to interpretation.
6. Utilize effective patient care and communicate skills to obtain optimum patient rapport.
7. Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.
8. Respond promptly to STAT requests, and perform sonograms within the time frame required for optimum imaging.
9. Function in other sections of the Radiology Department as requested.
10. Assume Ultrasound call as assigned.
11. Perform clerical tasks, which include scheduling exams and faxing results.
12. Review and recommend equipment/supply purchases.
13. Maintain adequate inventory supply in work area.

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. Properly position patient and equipment according to radiologist protocols. Select proper technical factors to obtain quality images. Utilize knowledge of anatomy and pathology in order to produce high quality images.
2. Under the direction of a physician, administer appropriate contrast agents according to department protocol and maintain current knowledge of these agents and their indications/contraindications.
3. Ensure appropriate consent forms and patient history forms are completed and signed.
4. Ensure that exams are completed in a prompt manner for interpretation.
5. Uses filtration devices (i.e. boluses, filters), FFD, film-screen combinations, photocell selection, etc. to obtain highest quality images.
6. Utilize effective patient care and communication skills to obtain optimum patient rapport.
7. Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.
8. Ensure patient comfort, safety and modesty throughout procedures.
9. Wear film badge to assure compliance with ALARA standards.
10. Maintain adequate supply inventory in work area, restocking as needed. Notify supervisor of inadequate supplies.
11. Use protective devices (i.e. aprons, gloves) and techniques according to department radiation safety guidelines.
12. Ensure safety of other personnel and visitors required to remain in unshielded areas.
13. Use beam restriction devices to consistently minimize radiation exposure to patients.
14. Participate in routine call assignment.
15. Maintain cleanliness of rooms, equipment, and other work areas and assist with transportation of patients.
16. Assist students with other technologist with CT and Radiographic procedures.
17. Assist all new technologists with training and guidance in learning CT.
18. Work with Radiologist to assist with the development and maintenance of procedure protocols.
19. Perform clerical tasks, which include scheduling exams and faxing results.

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.