Diagnostic Radiology Technician

Diagnostic Radiologist

The Bowling Green VA Clinic, part of Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, provides behavioral health services in an outpatient setting and is a group practice with one location currently and has 6 physicians covering four specialty areas of medicine. These specialties include Nurse Practitioner care, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Facility Address: 600 US-31 West Bypass Suite 12, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Responsibilities

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. 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 patient for radiological procedures by positioning patient, 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. Works closely with radiologists, ordering providers to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries. For images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must first be performed properly by an RT.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree from a diagnostic radiologic technology program. Must have two years' experience as a diagnostic radiologic technician. Prior VA experience is desirable. Must be licensed to practice radioography.

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