Radiology Tech II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, performs various simple to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body.
• Duties include transferal of images, archiving, and performing of appropriate imaging protocols which meet the department’s standards of quality.
• Works as an independent technologist and in a variety of diagnostic areas with knowledge of emergency and after-hours procedures.
• May supervise technical and ancillary personnel in assigned work areas/shift in the absence of Lead Technologist and/or supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acts as Lead or Supervisor in their absence by directing patient flow, assuring that resources are matched to the appropriate tasks, trouble shoot equipment difficulties and place service calls for repairs.
• Assists the radiologist during procedures when needed.
• Ensures proper darkroom techniques to include ability to ascertain sub-optimal film processing, and equipment malfunction.
• Follows established radiation safety guidelines ‘ALARA’ as low as reasonably acceptable in reference to time, distance and shielding.
• Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in performing a variety of imaging examinations.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to ensure patient safety upon moving and/or transferring patients.
• Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students and residents.
• Prepares patient for exam, i.e. identifying oneself, explaining procedures, confirming patient ID and checking correctness of the order.
• Prepares room and equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports problems to the appropriate individual.
• Processes identification data onto the exposed imaging plate and prepares the image for reading by the radiologist using image processing film or Picture Archive Communication System PACS.
• Produces quality images following established departmental and QA Quality Assurance protocols to include technique, views, position, proper labeling and patient ID Identification.
• Properly prepares contrast media under direction of a radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to allergic reactions to contrast media.
• Works in a variety of diagnostic areas with knowledge of emergency and after hours procedures. null

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and Product their cooperation.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the department’s standard of quality.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines.