Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiology Technician

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician shall provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography, in a competent and professional manner assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services. Provide services at dates and times assigned by the Supervisor. Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may encompass Out-Patient, In-Patient, Urgent Care, and Emergency Room departments served to patients. Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as Radiologic examinations. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician is responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must be performed properly by a radiologic technologist and CT technologist. Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies. Maintaining and operating imaging equipment. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions. Prepares patients for radiological procedures by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Performs imaging examinations that will be responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician works closely with radiologists, ordering providers to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.

Requirements include an associate's or bachelor's degree from a diagnostic radiologic technology program. Shall have a minimum of two years of current work experience in specialized modality. Student internship and training time spent in a Radiology setting does not count towards the two years of work experience. Must be familiar with all radiographic diagnostic fluoroscopy, surgery procedures, portable (including C-Arm), and routine general diagnostic exams. Must have certification by the ARRT. Must be licensed to practice radiography and fluoroscopy in the state of California.