Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality

Radiologic Technologist

Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of the body. Operates one or more specialized radiographic equipment such as Screening Mammography, Computerized Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnostic purposes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Position patient and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explain procedures to allow for understanding, cooperation and to reduce anxiety of patient.
• Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals pursuant to procedure, place IV's and administer enemas as required.
• Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to the patient, staff and others as necessary.
• Move radiographic equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computerized Radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.
• Acquire and disseminate patient information data for exam order using Hospital EMR System.
• Write information in patient charts as required or necessary.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure proper operating status.
• Reporting malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.
• Maintains examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.
• Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
• Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, CR/Film screen exposure techniques and protocols, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
• Knowledge of sharps usage practices and techniques.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detailed oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Required Education:

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Required Certification & Licensure:

Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT).

Current CPR Certification.