Radiology Clinical Technologist I - Nutrition and Growth Lab

at  Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Radiologic Technology Required

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Pediatric experience Preferred
• At least one (1) year related experience Preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Computed Radiography (CR) Radiology Equipment
• Ability to react and communicate clearly, calmly and effectively
• Perform care according to developmental age of the patient
• Ability to work effectively in a team

• Radiology: Performs all general diagnostic techniques and examinations according to the procedures determined by the radiologist and the requesting physician. Manually schedules exams in IDX-Rad. and completes Epic procedures for radiology testing. Identify, develop and digitize patient films. Maintain appropriate record of exams. Complies with all quality assurance practices. Complete CEU’s as required for licensure and/or registration.
• Other responsibilities associated with this position may include but are not limited to:
• Orthopaedics: Able to apply all types of casting materials (plaster/fiberglass) independently with the surgeon on the premises as patient care requires. Cast application includes: short arm casts, long arm casts, short leg casts, long leg casts, cylinder casts, splints (arm/leg), finger splits and all soft goods. Safely remove all types of casts without patient injury with surgeon on the premises. Assist surgeon in application/removal of casts. Maintain adequate supplies of slings, splints and casting materials. Order supplies as needed.; participate in product trials as appropriate. Ensure presence and maintenance of cast saws and other cast removal equipment. Complete patient billing process as assigned. Instruct patients and families on cast care. Participate in yearly mandatory competency skills revalidation classes on casting at the Main Campus.
• Phlebotomy: Process test orders and performs phlebotomy as ordered by the respective clinician. Using established procedures: performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy; follows all safety and infection control rules; enters information in the appropriate computer system; participate in yearly mandatory competency skill revalidation on Main Campus.
• Patient Flow: Using CHOP standards, policy and procedures, assists medical and nursing staff by: obtaining and recording physical measurements: weight, height, head circumference, growth chart completion; obtain and record vital signs along with pain screening; document data specific to department requirements, i.e., EPIC vs. paper; perform basic laboratory testing on the premises within POCT standards; perform electrocardiograms(EKG) and Holter monitor using age specific standards; ability to identify patients in distress and notify appropriate care team member in a timely fashion; clean and sterilize medical instruments using health system standards; order supplies and stock exam rooms. Participate in yearly mandatory competency skills revalidation.
• Intake: Responsible for promptly and positively greeting patients and families, while assuring an efficient check in process and telephone encounters ;all according to pre-established practice guidelines.
• Verifying accurately entering essential patient information into the hospital registration and scheduling system with a 90% accuracy.
• Reconciliation of daily services to include collection and processing of payments received, schedule follow up appointments, & enter diagnosis codes according to pre-established practice guidelines.
• Other areas of responsibility may include answering telephones, daily maintenance voicemail retrieval and accurate message transcription and follow through, distribution of mail, and clerical duties as assigned.
• Daily maintenance of patient records and provider schedules while following HIPAA guidelines