Radiology Technologist

Job #: 14004 Job Category: Radiology/Imaging Shift Type: Variable Pay Range: $50.89/hr. - $68.39/hr. Open Date: 09.02.26 Qualifications High School Graduate or Equivalent Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Medical terminology course helpful Ability to demonstrate use of various equipment including, but not limited to; computer, photocopy machine and present telephone system Ability to relate well with physicians, patients of all ages and co-workers Ability to prioritize and problem solve Maintain a calm and reasonable attitude at all times Keeps information regarding patients confidential Duties & Responsibilities The Radiology Tech is responsible for arranging, attaching or adjusting immobilization and supportive devices such as sandbags, binders and angle-boards to obtain the precise position, prevent patients of all ages from moving and lessen discomfort; adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to x-ray. Duties Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the supervision of a Radiologist and performs related duties Adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination; positions and instructs patients of all ages; and determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph Selects proper film and inserts into holder Positions x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from patient’s body to present clear and undistorted view and adjust collimator to direct concentration of rays on specified area Steps behind protective enclosure and flips switch to activate machine which automatically cuts off at the end of present exposure time Repeats exposure procedure from slightly different angle as prescribed by physician Places exposed film and patient’s identification slip into wall safe for processing by darkroom assistant Follows same procedure to operate mobile x-ray equipment in the Operating Room, Emergency Room or at bedside Must wear protective clothing Before internal organs are x-rayed, it may be necessary for the patient to drink barium salts or another chemical mixture to assure that the organs show clearly in the x-ray picture Follows the age requirements to prepare and administer these mixtures to patients Develops film by automatic processing Prepares and maintains records and files as directed Cleans and makes minor adjustments to equipment Other Info Lifting Requirements:Heavy lifting; up to 100 Ibs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 Ibs. must be able to stand, stoop lift and walk without restrictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr