Radiology Technologist

Job Description Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable examinations in the diagnostic department of Radiology, on nursing units, outpatient areas, and the surgery department. Job Responsibilities Takes radiographs per physician orders. Must be versatile within the diagnostic department of Radiology. Protects all patients and employees from unnecessary radiation. Has knowledge of front desk operations as well as computer systems and reports all equipment problems to management and Clinical Engineers. Can schedule all exams done through the whole department, alerting a supervisor when necessary. Can use the centralized transport program for patient transportation. Can look up pertinent information in the computer systems concerning patient exams, ordering, reprinting, or canceling when necessary. Able to interact professionally with other departments. Can effectively call in needed on-call imaging associates as required. All equipment problems are reported to clinical engineering. Messages are communicated to co-workers, written or verbal. Managers are alerted to all equipment problems during on-call periods if necessary. Remains available for assignment as needed. Assists Radiologic Technologist Students. Performs operationally required duties associated with equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance, ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff, and hospital and departmental audits. Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Required Skills & Experience Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers). Required Education Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school. Required Certifications & Licensure ARRT certification Valid state Radiologic License BLS (American Heart Association) #J-18808-Ljbffr