DRT Technologist

Submittal Requirement:

• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• Degree
• OIG List Certify
• BLS Certification
• DRT must have three (3) years of recent DRT experience.
• Experience: Must have two (2) years' experience with the understanding of advanced DRT applications.

Job Role (DRT Technologist Description of Services) :

• Technologists must have knowledge of anatomy and physiology including location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination and knowledge of changes to systems and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases.
• Technologists must accurately operate a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality. This includes but is not limited to: Fluoroscopic and General Diagnostic exams, Portable Radiography, Portable Fluoroscopy, Operating Room and all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Staff/Facility
Certification - The contractor's DRT technologist(s) assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall have a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Technical Proficiency - Contractor's technologist(s) shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Contractor shall provide documents upon request of the CO/COR to verify current and ongoing competency, refuse skills, and certification related to the provision of care, treatment and/or services performed. Contractor shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history for all contractor's technologist(s) and contractor's technologist(s) shall be responsible for abiding by the Facility's Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations (referenced herein) that govern medical staff behavior.

DRT Techologist Description of Services:
Experience: Must have two (2) year's experience with the understanding of advanced DRT applications.

• Technologists must have knowledge of anatomy and physiology including location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination and knowledge of changes to systems and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases.
• Technologists must accurately operate a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality. This includes but is not limited to: Fluoroscopic and General
• Diagnostic exams, Portable Radiography, Portable Fluoroscopy, Operating Room and all other duties assigned.

Duties: DRT Technologist consists of the following duties, but it not limited to:

• Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable or consumable solutions such as UGI's, BE's, Small Bowel, Modified Barium Swallows, Venograms, Cystograms, Cholangiograms, Fistulagrams, Arthrography, etc. Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and, therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it. In addition, the technologist must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders. Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient.
• Records all doses of radiation for fluoroscopy and portable fluoroscopy exams in the technologist comment section in Vista and/or by generating and sending the dose summary report from the fluoroscopy equipment.
• Technologist receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness; date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS. Thoroughly reviews the radiology order screening information for accuracy, noting and researching all questionable information prior to contacting the patient or performing the exam. Inputs pertinent information into the designated computer systems and has knowledge to register, complete, cancel and edit exams.
• Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, preop, urgent and routine exams.
• Responsible for the quality of radiographic exams performed in order to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs. Ensures documentation of repeat/reject analysis and meets the established monthly measure of >5% of total exams performed.
• Responsible for operating and maximizing utilization of all equipment. Independently identifies, performs and completes active radiologic exams. Coordinates examinations that require radiologist direction around physician availability, maximizing exam room effectiveness. Independently identifies, performs and completes inpatient radiology exams whenever possible, to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment for hospitalized patients.
• Technologist works with staff and radiology schedule to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload, making day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities and additional assignments. Optimizes appointment times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient.
• Performs radiology procedures/exams utilizing sterile techniques. This requires proper preparation of sterile trays, proper labeling of medications dispensed to sterile trays, knowledge of supplies and specific locations, and assuring measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient and equipment.
• Incumbent will work with the radiologist/physician as a member of the radiology procedure team. Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician and the performance of the exam. They must be continuously on the alert for the patient's condition and sterile field.
• Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff, as mandated by the Medical Center and Imaging Service Infection Control policies. Applies safety procedures for self, patients and others as mandated by Imaging Service Safety policies for all imaging modalities. Properly operates all electrical and mechanical equipment, is cognizant of basic safety practices related to the use of the assigned equipment. Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique; the storage of sterile supplies; the disposal of body fluids and 'sharps'; proper attire; hand washing practices; and continuing education.
• Use independent judgment and possess the ability to vary exams or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's individual medical conditions and body habitus. When necessary, confers with radiologists to determine requirement of nonstandard exams. Determines technical factors to produce and satisfy requirements of radiology exams. Technologist advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of procedures requiring their immediate attention.
• Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes the maintenance of electronically secured spreadsheets, registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system and ensuring all images and required paperwork is properly filled out and scanned in to the PACS system, in the correct orientation and on the correct patient.
• Properly identifies patient by using full name and full social security number and/or hospital name band. Properly identifies patient scan by using the HIS/RIS patient identification lists, R & L markers, correct amount and type of contrast administered, timelines for any timed examinations, patient position and all other identifying markers for that image. Properly identifies areas of interest on all images, if applicable.
• Responsible for minor equipment adjustments, repairs and exercises care in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment. Technologist will check equipment for proper function prior to performing procedures. Technologist must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner through the Outlook e-mail designated group, so as proper attention is ensured to maintain the integrity of the equipment.
• Technologist must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. This is achieved by optimizing technical factors and ensuring all policies and procedure are adhered to.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Duty Hours: The contractor will provide one (1) full time DRT Technologist to WRJ VAMC. The duty hours shall consist of day/evening/overnight hours, 8 hour shifts, 12 hour shifts, weekends. No Holiday or Overtime to be expected. (may be revised, as deemed appropriate for patient care determined by WRJ VAMC Radiology Chief).

• Patients must be seen by a contractor's technologist(s) on-site at WRJ VAMC in a timely manner in accordance with VA Rules and Regulations on clinic wait times and consult completion. Contractor shall notify the COR at least monthly about any obstacles to meeting this performance measure.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.