RADIOLOGY ANGIOGRAPHER

Position Summary
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation
and/or intervention for procedures while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Essential Functions
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
• Assists the physician in producing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or
intervention.
• Assist physician in all procedures as necessary.
• Ensures that the patient’s education of procedure performed, needs, safety and comfort are met while in their care.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented
and communicated to appropriate team members.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is
demonstrated.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors.
• Applies sterile techniques and, appropriate standard precautions in utilizing Personal Protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross
contamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures.
• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reaction to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
• Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates proficiency in supply usage, charging and documentation.
• Ensures safety of all customers
• Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
• Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all Baptist Health staff, visitors and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools and forms.
• Performs as a mentor/preceptor for new staff while maintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
• Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize
patient care.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures

Education/Training
Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure/Certification
• Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Alabama and
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification

Experience
None.