Student Imaging Assistant - A621S
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Radiology Director
and Manager produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs to
ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care.POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)Essential
Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and
performance criteria:Position Accountabilities1) Demonstrates the
skills to produce quality radiographs. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
50%CriteriaA) Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure
technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio
graphed.B) Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or
placement of markers electronically.C) Use the Kodak CR Imaging
System to produce quality films and perform the items listed
below:1) Know the procedure for starting up and shutting down the
CR system.2) Utilize the menu selection functions on the touch
screen.3) Navigate the different information screens and ensure
that the correct patient and procedure are selected for exposure.4)
Reprint exams as needed.5) Load cassettes properly.6) Clean
cassettes as needed.7) Load the laser printer correctly with
film.8) Trouble shoot problems and /or know how to call for
support.D) Knows location of OR, ACU, and Recovery.E) Communicates
technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended
person (patient, co-worker etc.).F) Responds to changes in the
workload using time to departmental advantage. 2.) Observes
established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and
infection control standards. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%CriteriaA)
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.B) Adheres to
hospital safety and infection control policies.C) Reports faulty
equipment to appropriate persons.D) Uses protective equipment as
needed.E) Practice Radiation Safety for patients, self, and
co-workers.F) Wear radiation dosimetry badge daily.3) Attends
departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager. (1,
2, 3, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Attends appropriate orientations.B) Attends
required in-services.C) Attends departmental meetings or reads the
meeting minutes that is send through the MOX system in Meditech.D)
Reviews education poster boards located in the department.4)
Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors. (1,
2, 4) 5%CriteriaA) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and
professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital.B)
Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra
duties.C) Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told
to.5) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and
control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) 5%CriteriaA) Practices
universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per
established guidelines.B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and
therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in
accordance with hospital standards.1. Maintains clutter free
environment.2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a
minimum3. Adheres to dress code.C) Reports risk management
concerns.D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual
mandatory1. Safety/Fire2. Blood Borne Pathogen3. Hazardous
Communication4. TB5. Department Specific6. Age Appropriate Care
(for clinical staff only)7. HIPAA8. Assigned .EDU courses6)
Participates in continuing education. (2, 3) 5%CriteriaA) Currently
enrolled in approved Radiology Technology program.B) Actively
performing clinical rotation assigned by school.7) Service: Follow
the Target 100 Standards. Provides service excellence to the
customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely,
high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3,
4, 5) 10%CriteriaA) Demonstrates respect and compassion to our
internal and external customers, co-workers, and all others while
delivering excellent care and courteous service.B) Follows the
hospital confidentiality policy at all times.C) Recognize the
diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability,
etc.D) Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve
work-related goals while performing daily duties and promote
teamwork.E) Works with other departments to provide service to our
customers.F) Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health
information.G) Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or
directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.8)
Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Improvement into
ones daily work. (1, 2, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Reviews departmental QI,
QA, & QC monthly during the departmental monthly meetings and by
reviewing the posted information.B) Provides data/ input to the
Radiology management staff pertaining to the current departmental
QI Teams projects.9) Uses Hospital/ Radiology Information system
according to policy. (2, 3, 4, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Enters information
into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely manner.B)
Provides training and direction to co-workers as necessary.C) Moves
all completed exams to taken status within 30 minutes of completion
of exam to help ensure the 24 hours report turnaround time is
met.D) Enter/ edit exams as needed.E) Print consent forms for
procedures from Meditech as needed.F) Check the internal MOX email
system for messages. Send messages that are professional and
appropriate only.10) Age Appropriate Care: Provide age-appropriate
care to: School age 6 years to 12 years, Adolescent 12 years to 18
years, Adult, 19 years to 64 years, Geriatrics, 65+ years. (1, 2,
3, 4, 5) 5%CriteriaA) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal
growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of
the patients served by the departmentB) Demonstrate the ability to
assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.C)
Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific
response to questions.DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as
assigned or requested.Rationale for Essential Functions1) The
performance of this functions the reason the job exists.2) There
are limited employees among whom the performance of this function
can be distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal of the
employees time.4) This function is highly specialized. Employees
are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.5) Failure
to perform this function may have serious consequences.6) The
function was performed by past employees, and is performed by
current employees.7) Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires
the use of protective equipment. Exposure to tuberculosis that
requires the use of protective equipment8) The performance of this
functions the reason the job exists.Job SpecificationsMINIMUM
EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in a approved Radiology Technology
program.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Actively in a clinical program through
school.REQUIRED COURSE: CPR preferredWORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure
to blood and body fluid. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and
other biological hazards. Subject to varying or unpredictable
situationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand for and walk for
long periods of time. Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 plus
pounds. Ability to move or transfer patients. Ability to deal with
strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing,
patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or
supplies.Employee___________________________________________Date____________Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________Department
Head_____________________________________Date_____________Administration________________________________________Date_____________The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed. They are not intended to be
construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual
working in their job classification must also perform specific
tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties
and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to
change at the discretion of Saint Louis University
Hospital.Required
Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , Student Imaging Assistant - A621S, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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