Vascular Surgery-Rad Tech-PT

Main Campus - 1272 Garrison Drive, 1272 Garrison Drive, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States of America Req #741

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Policy Name	Radiologic Technologist Job Description and Responsibilities
Department	Vascular Surgery
Effective Date
Last Revision
Policy Owner	Clinic Manager

Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state law.

Procedure: The job description and responsibilities are defined for Radiologic Technologist in the Vascular Surgery department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:

Job Title	Vascular Surgery Radiologic Technologist
Job Description	To provide nursing support for Vascular Surgery or clinic-wide, when requested. Radiologic Technologist must adhere to all policies and procedures of MMC and meet the needs of patient in a teamwork approach.
Working Conditions	Work is performed in a surgical setting. Interactions with others in constant and interruptive. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to medical practice. Varied activities including walking, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds), stooping, assisting patients and sitting for extended periods of time may occur. Also, occasional stress from multiple responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities	Represent MMC in a courteous and professional manner Greet guests and incoming calls in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner Be at your workstation on time and prepared to start the day Email communication is utilized in this department for important messages and updates. Staff members are expected to read emails frequently. Be flexible when asked to stay past your scheduled work time (as needed) to accommodate the needs of patients Provide prompt, efficient, and accurate patient service Meet or exceed patient, doctor, and staff expectations through a cooperative, teamwork approach Operates and sets up Injector for contrast injections Operates C-Arm during case Prints C-Arm pictures or loads on CD, and loads into the MMC PACS system in digital format Monitors Radiation Badges, lead aprons, eyeglass shields & thyroid collars (QA) Prepare patients for Vascular Arteriogram procedures by assisting with patient transfer, positioning and prepping of groin. Assists with other tasks in support of the day to day operation of the Vascular Surgery Angiography Suite. This may include clerical or non-nursing duties. (i.e. stocking of supplies, washing instruments, etc.) Assist team members in preparing the OR for surgery including preparations for next day procedures Completes all required paperwork. With instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned Sterilize and clean equipment after use Utilize the Electronic Medical Record for all patient interactions and communication Be knowledgeable and adhere to OSHA guidelines and MMC policies and procedures With instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned
Required Skills	Excellent customer service skills Strong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, providers, and patients Ability to conduct daily functions in an appropriate, professional, and compassionate manner Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner Teamwork attitude Flexibility to respond to changing demands Ability to react calmly and competently in stressful situations Effectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasks Appropriate assessment and assistance techniques
Education/Experience Requirements	American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) registration required. State of Tennessee Registration required Basic Life Support certified Preferred experience in a Vascular Cath Lab.
MMC Vision, Mission, and Values	Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease. Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee. Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission. A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system Responsive to patient and community needs Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care Professional, ethical and socially responsible Team-oriented management and leadership A positive, open and responsive work setting

*This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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