Rad Tech

Radiology/X-ray Technician

Drivers License required at time of submittal. Must have own lead markers. Traveler needs license in hand at time of submittal! Radiation badge required prior to starting assignment.

General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.): Current BLS required. Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements: ARRT RT (R).

How many rooms does this department have? 4 general X-ray, 2 fluoroscopy.

Will they have to float/cover any other areas? Float between General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, OR, ED, and Portables.

Common types of imaging/studies performed & job duties: All General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, OR, and ED experience. Must be able to perform all General X-ray, Fluoroscopy and OR exams. Average # of studies per day: 80-100 in a 24 hour period.

EMR &/or PACS (software & hardware): EMR = EPIC. PACS = SECTRA. Windows computer software.

Department specific equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens): 3 Client general X-ray rooms, 1 Shimadzu X-ray room, Client Fluoroscopy room, Client portables, OEC C-Arms.

Radiology supervisor or lead tech: Both Imaging supervisor and Shift/Modality lead techs.

Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No.

Radiologist in-house? Radiologist on site 24/7.

Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) No, but any IV starting skills are useful.

Shifts & scheduling: Shift times just depends - can be a mix of 10Hr and 12Hr shifts for both days & nights. Assigned shifts and schedule. Schedule posted at least 2 weeks in advance. Weekend requirement depends - there are shifts that are every weekend as well as every other weekend - will be dependent on needs. Holiday requirement: Yes, if scheduled day lands on the holiday. Call or standby requirement? Some call may be required on occasion. 45-minute response time.

Scrub color/dress code: Are scrubs provided? Any color scrubs - as long as look professional. Hospital scrubs only provided for staff working in the OR. Department specific orientation: Typically 1st three days are department orientation.