Allied / Tech - RAD Tech

Allied / Tech - Rad Tech

Radiologic Technologist (AHCL) Assists physician in administering opaque media. Assists with performing all department functions; clerical through technical, as needed. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs. Takes responsibility for ongoing continuing education. Instructs and trains ancillary personnel as necessary and assists with cross training of other x-ray personnel. Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies. Maintains and troubleshoots lazar printing equipment and PACS. Maintains patient flow and coordination of other imaging procedures. Maintains records. Shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges and profiles. Maintains quality control for designated area and participates in hospital-wide quality assurance program. Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas of the body. Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis. Produces images under difficult or special conditions. Provides safe, age appropriate care. Participates in On-Call assignments and work schedule changes when necessary or per the needs of the department. Performs in a multi-modality department with technical competence. Transports and positions patients. Provides radiation protection for self and patient. Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.