X-Ray Technician

Lafayette, TN, US

Requisition ID:1027

Salary Range:

MACON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Position Description

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| Department Name:Medical | *Employee Name: || Imaging* | |+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| Job Title: | Effective Date: || | || Radiology Technologist | |+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| Reports to (Title): | Supervises: || | || Director, Medical Imaging | (Positions) || | || | None. |+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| I have reviewed these job | || requirements and verify that I | || can perform all essential | || functions of this position. I | || understand that information | || regarding patients at this | || facility is confidential and is | || not to be disclosed without | || written authorization of the | || patient or authorized | || representative. I will discuss | || patients information only in the | || course of my duties and never in | || open areas such as hallways, | || snack bar, etc., where it might | || be overheard by visitors or other | || patients, or outside of the | || hospital while off duty. I also | || understand that information in | || some patients records may be | || governed by federal regulation | || and that disclosure of such | || information is punishable by fine | || or imprisonment, even after I | || leave the employment of the | || facility.I certify that I have | || completed HIPAA training and will | || honor all policies and | || procedures.I understand that | || violations of these policies and | || procedures may result in | || sanctions.I agree to abide by all | || local, state and federal laws. | || | || Employee SignatureDate: | |+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

I. Position Su mary

The Registered Radiologic Technologist (AART) will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department. The Registered Radiologic Technologist (AART) will also perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Radiology Departments Policy and Procedure Manual; will assist in assigned administrative tasks and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs.

II. Position Requirements:

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred or licensure with State of TN division of Health Related Boards, or Registry Eligible.

B. Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Radiologic

Technology Education (JRCRTE).

C. Experience: None required, 6 months or greater preferred

D. Special qualifications: Good communication skills, computer skills helpful. Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.

III. Degree of Supervision Required: Involves general guidance and direction by supervisors and/or Department Manager. The Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

IV. Ages of Patients Served:

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.