Radiology - X-ray Tech

Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist Profession: Radiologic Technologist Specialty: Radiologic Technologist Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: One to five years as a staff technologist preferred License: ARRT (R) required Certifications: BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required CRT license required Fluoro permit required within 6 months of employment start date Must-Have: Ability to maintain a positive professional manner when dealing with various individuals and situations Ability to organize and maintain good follow-up Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Good verbal and written communication skills

Description: Job Requirements: Organizational Requirements: Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment. Reports to the Director of Imaging and collaborates closely with Radiologists to supervise and perform radiographic examinations. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department and ensures quality and continuity of patient care. Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job.

Job Roles: Assists physician in administering opaque media. Assists with performing all department functions, both clerical and technical as needed. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs and 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, licenses, certifications, and educational requirements outlined by regulatory agencies. Maintains and troubleshoots printing equipment and imaging systems. Maintains patient flow and coordinates other imaging procedures. Maintains records and shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges, and profiles. Participates in quality control and assurance programs. Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas of the body while selecting proper technical factors on an individual basis. Produces images under difficult or special conditions and provides safe, age-appropriate care. Participates in on-call assignments and schedule changes as necessary. Performs within a multi-modality department with technical competence. Transports and positions patients while providing radiation protection for both self and patients. Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned. This department performs general diagnostic radiology procedures, which include but are not limited to X-rays and fluoroscopy. Responsibilities include pre-procedure and post-procedure care.