Rad Tech, Ped Prcd CW MI

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Radiological Technologist 2, Pediatric Procedures is responsible for day, evening, night and weekend shifts and performs diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, observing safe radiation protection practices. The role performs duties that include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing patients for examination, monitoring patients during procedures, operating radiographic equipment and maintaining cleanliness of imaging rooms and immobilization equipment.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Receives and evaluates requisitions for urgency for radiographic examinations and processes by performing duties such as verifying requisitions comply with departmental standards with regard to information supplied, entering patient information into the radiology information system and image processing systems as required, and following up on missing and/or incomplete information by returning requisitions to the appropriate personnel or contacting the referring unit. Performs other associated clerical duties in order to complete patient examination when required.

2. Arranges for the transportation of patients to other departments and/or services as necessary according to departmental procedure.

3. Prepares patient for examination by methods such as ensuring the patient is appropriately gowned, explaining procedure and answering patient and parent questions with regard to the procedure where possible, assisting or transferring the patient to the examination table or immobilization device and ensuring patient safety and comfort during the process.

4. Performs requested examination observing departmental standards and routines by methods such as verifying identity of patient and examination details prior to start of procedure, and observing correct use of radiographic equipment and radiation protection practices during the imaging procedure.

5. Processes images, checks images for technical and diagnostic quality and stores images using appropriate equipment.

6. Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes, mixing barium solutions and conducting similar duties as required. Prepares tray set-up for procedures by methods such as selecting required stock items and direct purchase items, opening wrappings, maintaining sterility of contents, disposing of items after the procedure according to hospital policy and cleaning instruments for return to medical device reprocessing.

7. Assists the radiologist in fluoroscopic procedures by methods such as preparing the patient and family, positioning the patient, verifying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in place, opening sterile supplies and ensuring patient comfort.

8. Performs radiographic examinations utilizing the appropriate immobilization equipment devices including octostop, chest chair, etc. as required.

9. Places lead protection over gonadal area (including examinations of the pelvis) on all patients during radiographic procedures as per the procedural guidelines.

10. Performs forensic radiography examinations as directed.

11. Images patients using Medical Imaging equipment and departmental information systems such as Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Health information System (HIS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure applicable patient information including identification, previous images and information pertinent to the study is available for the radiologist/physician.

12. Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor, initiates trouble shooting of equipment and follows established departmental protocols.

13. Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement program by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks.

14. Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to other employees and students as required. Participates in orientation of new employees.

15. Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the Radiology and Hospital Information System as required.

16. May be required to assist Supervisor to meet departmental Health and Safety rules, regulations and practices such as Fire, Disaster, WHMIS, Smart Moves and Infection Control by updating department staff on changes to safety procedures, following up on safety recommendations and ensuring that staff are adequately trained and authorized to operate machinery and equipment.

17. Sets measurable goals and objectives within a team or individual environment, incorporating the hospital’s vision, values, goals and corporate plan through methods such as maintaining and updating knowledge of clinical and professional development within the area of practice and developing a plan in collaboration with supervisor. Reviews progress to ensure goals are achieved within established time frames.

18. Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals

19. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Certification with the CAMRT.
• Two (2) years recent pediatric experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modalities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with radiology equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and relate effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.