Radiological Technologist

Radiological Technologist

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies
• Graduate – Radiology Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 60 days of hire or transfer
• Radiologic Technologist (RT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of DR, fluoroscopy, quality control, image processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Reviews patient’s condition, history, and physicians order; consults Radiologist with questions. Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
• Prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure. Educates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Documents appropriately in patients chart.
• Provides learning environment and provides exceptional customer service to all. Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others.
• Works as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
• Provides a learning environment for students completing their clinical rotation and assists with the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
• Demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks including outpatient examinations, trauma patients, non-ambulatory acute and chronically ill inpatients, portable exams, scoliosis, and fluoroscopy in the department and c-arms in OR cases when needed.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Understands and uses radiologic safety to minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously. Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system.
• Participates in upkeep of department, i.e., cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Radiographer Experience
• Radiologic Technologist (RT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)