X ray tech - weekend nights

Radiographer

The radiographer conducts and assists personnel in the performance of radiologic examinations. Is able to provide patient care activities to include adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Responsible for the proper utilization of Radiology Information System as described in the RIS Policy and Procedure.

Education: A graduate of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology program or meets requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or are attending their second year in an accredited Radiology program. Preferred qualifications include 2 years experience working in a radiology department. High School or GED.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Participates and implements age specific care and interaction.
• Prepares room/equipment for radiologic examinations.
• Proper patient identification using two forms of ID.
• Prepares and positions patients for radiologic examinations.
• Operates equipment as necessary for completion of the specific examination.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper technique and equipment functions to optimize quality of exams.
• Transports patients to and from Radiology Department.
• Maintains CPR certification and takes continuing education classes.
• Responsible for demonstrating proficiency in operation of all diagnostic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Teaches and oversees student technologists.
• Performs image processing via computer radiography system.
• Logs on to PACS and retrieves patient information.
• Communicates in a positive and helpful manner with hospital staff, physicians and patients.

Specific Unit/Area Responsibilities:

Working Conditions: Sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to work in stressful situations. Exposure to diseases and foul odors. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

• Hand and arm use: Must be able to utilize hands to write and use computer keyboard. Must be able to push wheelchairs or carts and handle IV poles and oxygen tanks. Must be able to operate all diagnostic radiology equipment.
• Lifting and carrying: Must be able to carry medical equipment up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift 300-pound patients with assistance in and out of bed.
• Pushing and pulling: Must be able to manipulate 300-pound patients in and out of a wheelchair or cart onto examination table.
• Standing/walking/sitting/climbing: Must be able to stand approximately 2 hours per day to file reports. Must be able to walk throughout the entire hospital and back to the Radiology department. Must be able to sit for periods of time in excess of two hours. Must be able to climb four flights of stairs and utilize step stool.
• Sense of touch: Must be able to handle patients gently. Must be able to feel equipment overheating.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear alarms, conversations, ringing telephones, overhead speakers and two-way intercom system between patient and operator.
• Vision: Must be able to use vision to read handwriting, computer screens, directional signs throughout the hospital, and set numerical techniques of x-ray equipment.
• Body movements: Must be able to bend/stoop to position any equipment utilized by the patient. Must be able to twist to move patients and equipment. Must be able to squat to move departmental equipment.
• Mental requirements: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. Must be able to remember general and specific instructions and job requirements. Must be able to read and relay medical information. Must be able to take medical history and pertinent information to assist Radiologist. Must be able to verbally communicate clearly and effectively with fellow workers, patients and physicians. Must be able to interpret and follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.