Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, surgery procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Receives and ensures the execution of physicians’ orders.
• Assures equipment is accounted for at the beginning and end of each shift.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general diagnostic radiology procedures utilizing standardized positioning, and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety.
• Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Completes proper patient identification and order verification.
• Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, Product cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
• Maintains imaging equipment through safe handling and assisting in necessary calibrations.
• Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assuring proper patient identification is evident.
• Assignments are routine; follows established protocols.
• Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.

Qualifications:

• Required Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree.
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