Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• IEMA Accreditation in Radiologic Technology
• ARRT (RT) Certification or Certificate Eligible. For new graduates, ARRT must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of RIS & PACS
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to handle patient information in a confidential manner
• Ability to adapt to fluctuations in patient volumes to meet patient care and department needs.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician.
• Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies.
• Knowledgeable in the safe use, maneuverability and operation of all general radiography, portable and fluoro equipment (if applicable to home site).
• Proficient in the performance of general diagnostic procedures. If applicable to home site, is also proficient in general fluoroscopy procedures, including GI and Pain procedures.
• Adheres to infection prevention, isolation and sterile techniques as it applies in patient handling and delivery of care.
• Adheres to ALARA principles in performance of exams to reduce exposure to self, the patient and others.
• Utilizes proper patient identification to ensure the correct exam is performing on the correct patient at the correct time.
• Obtains and records pertinent patient history, explains the procedure to patient in a manner to ensure understanding, ensures patient comfort during performance of exam.
• Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.
• Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality.
• Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel.
• Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems.
• Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards.
• Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, teamwork and collaboration with co-workers, physicians and internal customers/departments.
• Consistently provides positive interactions and a customer first approach with patients and their families/caregivers and visitors.
• Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for increased competency and growth.
• Attends in-services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures.
• Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
• Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification.
• Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care.
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area. Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary.
• Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.