Job Description
Radiologic Technologist
POSITION: Radiologic Technologist
RESPONSIBLE TO: Rad Tech Lead / Practice Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: Perform diagnostic x-ray examinations under the medical supervision of providers in a clinical setting, produces images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provide information to diagnose patient problems by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Responsible for developing a high-functioning team in Radiology in addition to performing daily work.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma required.
- Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology program or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
- Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Current State permit to practice as a General Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Current BCLS certification.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Reliable, dependable, and motivated.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Friendly and helpful with patients
- Ability to make independent decisions using critical thinking and problem solving.
- Can accurately perform responsibilities under stressful situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, other health care facilities and the public.
- Computer literate - with keyboard skills and word processing software.
- Knowledge of state specific and OSHA requirements regarding radiological procedures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Duties:
- Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Anticipates needed supplies, checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Maintains patient confidentiality, complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by Orthopaedic Specialists.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; checking films; making necessary adjustments.
- Performs diagnostic procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care, including:
- Proper positioning/centering of part/patient
- Proper technical factor selection
- Proper image/patient identification
- Proper use of image receptors
- Proper, professional patient care and assessment
- Proper radiation protection provided for patient/staff/general public
- Proper documentation maintained.
- Attends continuing medical education courses as requested.
- Attends all regular staff meetings.
- Completes all other duties assigned by the manager.
Other
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
Attends continuing education courses as requested.
Attends all meetings as requested.
Performs any additional duties as requested by Practice Administrator/ physicians.
Sets and exemplifies high ethical standards and holds self and others accountable for conduct.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent standing and walking
- Lifting and moving of equipment/supplies/x-ray jackets/patients
- Exposure to blood and body fluids
- Wearing heavy lead/rubber aprons to reduce exposure to radiation