Radiology Technician

Job Title Radiologic Technologist – Imaging Job Relationships Responsible to: Imaging Service Director Responsible for: Not responsible for anyone Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with department staff, all hospital departments and the medical staff. Job Summary To perform radiology, CT and examinations as directed by practitioners to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This technologist is a vital member of the Diagnostic Imaging department who is accountable to the Imaging Director for working to meet the needs of customers/patients in the continuous pursuit of cost effective and high quality health care. Job Qualifications Experience: Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology. Requirements: Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, CPR certified, must be licensed by the State of Kansas to perform Radiography, and must maintain continuing education requirements per ARRT. Job Duties Carriers out directives in a positive manner and accepts responsibility for follow-up. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the department. Takes quality radiographs as directed by practitioner. Aids and assists practitioners in techniques that require technical assistance. Operates the CT scanner efficiently. Works scheduled hours yet is flexible with the schedule to meet the needs of the department. Assists in maintaining the department’s QI requirements. Maintains proper safety precautions for patients and staff. Assists in scheduling patients for the department, both in-house and mobile services. Assists in charging the patient, and ensuring that this is done correctly. Assists in maintaining equipment and processor. Assists in maintaining the department’s filing system, including the purging of out-dated films and shredding of papers, when indicated. Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Ensures an effective, reliable consistent flow of information to and from other departments of the facility. Positively promotes NVCH throughout the facility and the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr