IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST - EDUCATOR/QUALITY ASSURANCE
Req #: | 180402 |
Department: | UWMC RADIOLOGY MRI |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center - Montlake |
Posting Date: | 06/30/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $6,911 - $10,496 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
UWMC Radiology MRI has an outstanding opportunity for a full time day shift IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST - EDUCATOR/QUALITY ASSURANCE. The person in this role:
•Develops, directs, and maintains the QA/QC programs and records in an organized and efficient manner.
•Assists supervisors with the planning and implementation off QA/QC projects with staff and students.
•Conducts training, provides individual instruction, and assists with student and staff education and compliance.
•Interacts professionally with staff, supervisors, and managers to determine specific QA/QC needs and instructional materials as well as coordinates educational programs to meet those needs.
•Assists with the coordination of performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
•Troubleshoots and corrects PACS and RIS related issues.
•Perform all duties of Imaging Technologist.
•Schedules, begins, completes, and cancels exams in RIS as indicated.
•Knowledge of RIS and PACS to perform daily duties.
•Follows department guidelines for documenting dose in RIS and Dose Watch(If applicable).
•Documents any contrast or medications used during imaging in RIS.
•Verifies all images sent to PACS.
•Reconciles any unspecified images in PACS and manages exceptions in RIS.
•Documents any QA issues, protocol changes, or delays in care into the appropriate notes section in RIS.
•Merges exams in PACS.
•Demonstrates knowledge in EPIC and ORCA.
•Ensure that all exams are billed properly.
•Knowledge of all charges for contrast, exams, and other billable items.
•Examines all orders for accuracy in determining if signs and symptoms match exam ordered and follows departmental protocols. Clarifies orders with ordering physician if necessary.
•Explains study to the patient, appropriately questions patient for exam to be performed, instructs, and assists patients in proper positioning for the examination.
•Selects equipment and settings to optimize the image for diagnostic purposes as described by UWMC protocol.
•Exercises independent judgment and is able to tailor examination relative to patients clinical presentation and pathophysiological state.
•Appropriately monitors and communicates with the patient during exam and is able to assess patient pain and notify proper personnel for intervention if necessary.
•Practices proper room set-up and clean-up for all procedures.
•Evaluates images for technical quality and accurate positioning.
•Independently performs and evaluate both clinical and research examinations.
•Completes all examinations assigned in an efficient and timely manner without reduction in exam quality.
•Performs work accurately and quickly even during peak workloads and maintains an acceptable volume of examinations as described by department policies.
•Triages emergent patients into daily schedule.
•Performs all duties in the daily rotation schedule.
•Coordinates inpatient and outpatient flow.
•Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors.
•Performs all quality control checks as prescribed and contacts the appropriate staff in the event of a system or equipment malfunction.
•Follows all departmental policies regarding radiation safety and shielding patients.
•Chooses and correctly labels all contrast and medications under the direction of the Radiologist.
•Screens all patients for contrast contraindications prior to exam. Appropriately questions patient regarding history, allergies, and pregnancy.
•Uses markers for all imaging.
•Follows department protocols for all imaging studies.
•Know basic CPR to assist in patient care.
•Initiates and participates in all final verification/time out with all staff members present for any invasive procedures.
•Orient, educate, and provides a positive learning environment for students, trainees, technologists, residents, and fellows.
•Completes annual educational requirements.
•Maintains required certifications.
•Helps others when necessary.
•Consistently performs good work flow management.
•Consistently communicate effectively with staff and patients.
•Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to independently use KRONOS timekeeping system and follows the Departments guidelines.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page.
Minimum Qualifications:
Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school AND registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) AND three years of experience as an Imaging Technologist II, or equivalent
OR
equivalent education/experience.
Legal Requirement
Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist.
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