Core Competencies

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  Selects exposure factors, positions and consistently produces radiographic images of diagnostic quality.
  
• Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently.
  
• Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
  
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patients’ rights in all interactions with patients.
  
• Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times.
  
• Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies including working knowledge of policies.
  
• Creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with a constant awareness of safety issues. Corrects and reports any unsafe conditions found immediately.
  
• Practices aseptic technique, isolation and infection control procedures.
  
• Maintains awareness of and location of information manuals.
  
• Adheres to the Radiation Safety, Material Safety Data Sheet and Fire/Safety policies and procedures. Identifies where information manuals are located.
  
• Administers contrast as needed per exam.
  
• Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/ Fluoroscopic examinations and assists Radiologist during procedures.
  
• Operates all x-ray equipment and systems as assigned.
  
• Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or lead.
  
• Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc
  
• Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
  
• Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups.
  
• Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
  
• Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
  
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc) when requested.
  
• Demonstrates confidentiality using own password and all patient care systems.
  
• Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette
  
• Keeps assigned work areas clean and office/medical supplies stocked. Reorders through appropriate personnel when supplies are low.
  
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

License / Certification Requirements