Lithotripsy Tech

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status: Hourly

Hours Per Week: 30

Job Description/Summary: The Lithotripsy Tech performs complex and specialized imaging procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Urology Clinic Manager and Radiology General Imaging Supervisor/Manager.

The intricacy of Lithotripsy and Urology procedures, along with the high level of internal and external interactions, requires technical expertise and the ability to concentrate in a complex environment while performing multiple functions.

Job duties include monitoring patients, preparing rooms and trays for procedures, scrubbing in and assisting physicians with procedures and monitoring and operating a variety of imaging equipment. Exposure to blood, body and air borne pathogens is part of the daily work environment. The Lithotripsy Tech must utilize vast knowledge of inventory items and interventional procedures. In addition, incumbents will be directed as needed to participate in a range of activities which go beyond direct patient care including review of requests for adequate diagnostic information, supply and inventory management issues, charge entry to enhance revenue capture and assisting with research projects. The incumbent must be able to use the electronic medical record for documentation and charging. Working with ionizing radiation requires the Lithotripsy Specialist to have knowledge of radiation exposure limits and precautions. The incumbent must monitor their own exposure and provide adequate shielding to patients and their families and other hospital staff. The incumbent must also be able to provide patients with information on exposure doses for examinations performed within the section. The Lithotripsy Specialist is responsible for meeting the continuing education requirements and ongoing training associated with the position. The incumbent must remain current of new technology, research, and other medical advances and is responsible for training and evaluating new employees.

Minimum Training and Education: 
1 year of clinical experience preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. 0-2 years work experience.

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Physical Requirements:  Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

1 year of clinical experience preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. 0-2 years work experience.

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.