Radiologic Technologist (Float) - 8hr, Days

Radiology Technician (CRT)

The Radiology Technician (CRT) supports patient care by performing x-rays as directed by physician for diagnostic purposes. The CRT must be proficient with the use of x-ray equipment and associated procedures according to assignments and job responsibilities. Additionally, the CRT will perform routine and basic administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills as a CRT.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positioning patients on the examining table and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum views of specific body area as ordered by clinician.
• Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders.
• Exhibits working knowledge and relationships with other departments as it relates to radiological services.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of patient care flow and insurance concepts.
• Uses appropriate technique charts and assures markers are set appropriately.
• Demonstrates ability to work in multiple x-ray sites and acts as a role model in providing care; assists in precepting other CRT and Limited X-Ray staff.
• Demonstrates ability to retrieve studies from PACS for review and assists with quality assurance.
• Maintains logs for quality control based on manufacturers recommendation.
• Performs appropriate infection controls processes.
• Reviews dosimeter reports monthly.
• Provides patient education pertaining to requested studies and aids in new staff orientation.
• May assist the clinician during examinations and/or minor surgeries.
• Keeps exam and/or procedure rooms stocked with adequate medical/surgical supplies, maintains instruments, and performs sterilization as required.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs and documents information in patient's chart, and performs designated diagnostic tests as directed by the provider.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum
• Bachelor's Degree - preferred
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent from an accredited educational program/Medical Board approved organization. - preferred

Experience

• 1 year Working experience as an X-Ray Technician in a clinical setting. - preferred
• 1 year Working as an X-Ray Technician in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting. - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Imaging CA Radiologic Tech - Upon Hire minimum
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum
• - preferred American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• - preferred Certification from Board Approved Medical Assistant Organization

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