Radiology Technologist - Main Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time - Rotating

Job Description Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and portable examinations in the diagnostic department of Radiology, on nursing units, outpatient areas and the surgery department. Responsibilities Takes radiographs per physician orders. Ensures 95% of films are satisfactory, as measured by repeat rate. Completes exams following procedures in the routine book, including signing out requests with correct information. Ensures all requests contain history pertinent to the ordered exam. Is versatile within the diagnostic department of Radiology. Can work independently in routine room, IVP, fluoroscopy, portable (c-arm and routine radiograph), and GU. Performs all exams listed in the routine book. Protects patients and employees from unnecessary radiation. Uses appropriate technical factors and shielding, ensuring diagnostic quality without unnecessary exposure. Guarantees coning and use of lead orientation markers on all films. Has knowledge of front desk operations, computer systems, and reports all equipment problems to the manager and Clinical Engineers. Schedules all exams across the department, alerting supervisors as needed. Uses the centralized transport program for patient transportation. Looks up pertinent information in computer systems related to patient exams, ordering, reprinting or canceling when necessary. Interacts professionally with other departments. Calls in needed on‑call imaging associates as required. Reports all equipment problems to the clinical engineering 24‑hour phone number and communicates issues to co‑workers via written or verbal messages. Alerts managers to all equipment problems (paging during on‑call periods) if necessary. Performs other duties as directed. Remains available for assignment as needed. Assists Radiologic Technologist students. Performs equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance (ODH, Joint Commission), ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff, and departmental audits. Accesses patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct imaging business, limited to records pertinent to patient care or regulatory requirements and only when necessary for duties. Maintains confidentiality and protection of all records, documenting access in logs, EPIC, HIM, McKesson or other available media. For further guidance, refer to the following TCH Policies: Policy Number 2.26.153 (Access to Protected Health Information) and Policy Number 2.26.133 (Employee Access to his or Her Own Protected Health Information). Qualifications Graduated from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school or completed on‑the‑job training that allows certification. Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures. Proficiency in patient positioning and equipment operation (x‑ray machines and printers). Must hold a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer and ARRT(R) certification within 4 weeks after the start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Christ Hospital Health Network