ARRT Registered Radiology Technologist

ARRT Registered Radiology Technologist

Hanley Falls, MN $57,009 - $74,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Deliver top-quality healthcare by expertly using ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners. This role demands professionalism, precision, and compassionate patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient history aligns with the procedure and documentation is thorough.
• Prepare and instruct patients to achieve optimal imaging results while minimizing anxiety.
• Operate radiography equipment and accessories skillfully to complete procedures.
• Position patients to best highlight anatomical areas of interest, respecting comfort and ability.
• Immobilize patients when necessary for accurate examinations.
• Determine appropriate radiographic exposure techniques.
• Apply radiation protection principles to safeguard patients, self, and others.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Attend to patients' physical and psychological needs during procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques as required.
• Perform venipunctures and administer contrast media as prescribed.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional and fluoroscopic procedures.
• May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic tasks and anchor urinary catheters if instructed.
• Initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Provide patient education about tests and procedures.
• Maintain assigned areas, report equipment issues, and manage supplies.
• Offer practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all relevant standards and policies.
• May participate in on-call duties to provide technical support or shift coverage as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Computer proficiency is necessary.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold state certification for radiography.
• Graduate from an accredited radiography program with an active student license at start date.
• Registry eligible and must obtain ARRT R.T.(R) certification within six months of hire.

This position is based in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.

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