Radiology Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under direction of the Radiology Supervisor, assist in performance of complex radiology examinations involving use of special techniques and/or equipment.
• Take routine radiographs for use in medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment.
• Must have capability to perform work assignments effectively without direct supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents all information on the patient’s images, consents, and other medical records.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Verifies informed consent.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiology procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Identifies, prepares, and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner within the Product of practice.
• Assists licensed independent practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
• Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Prepares specially equipped rooms for scheduled examinations, usually involving surgical procedures.
• practices sterile techniques as necessary to prevent cross-contamination.
• Leads patients to dressing rooms. Gives directions before examination.
• Moves patients from gurney wheelchair to examination table.
• Applies principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize radiation exposure for patient, self, and others.
• Provides proper protection to patients according to prescribed safety standards, exercising personal safety precautions; shields and positions patients as required.
• Positions patients on X-ray table and immobilization devices as required assists with fluoroscopic unit maintains adequate records of procedures.
• Selects proper technical factors on equipment sets radiographic technique and selects proper timing for exposure sequence on programmer.
• Selects and uses proper immobilization and supportive devices selects proper film, machine position and exposure procedures.
• Performs procedures requiring fluoroscopy, prepares and administers chemical mixtures for patients for examination.
• Reviews images for proper identification and quality works in the control area to process radiographs as required.
• Maintains clean and orderly condition equipment and work area.
• Uses portable radiology equipment.
• Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid to patients while in the department.
• Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of newborn, infant, toddler, child adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have one (1) year of experience as a Radiological Technologist.
• Must have knowledge of modern radiology equipment and techniques human anatomy and physiology occupational and safety precautions for radiologic work and acute care hospital procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Must have ability to administer emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintain records and files.
• Deal tactfully and professionally with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Must maintain all health requirements designated by Center.