Radiology Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, performs radiographic, fluoroscopic and portable procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Duties:

• Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures such as chest, extremities, spines, catheter placements, etc.
  Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc. Prepares patients for their exams.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition to others for follow-up.
• Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care for patients during transportation and in the department, if necessary.
• Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray tables. Provides bedpans and urinals as needed. Assures that patients are properly dressed for their procedures.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assists others, and special assignments. Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
• Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Assists with the scheduling of patient exams.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
• Technologists may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline contrast/normal saline.
• Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Lidocaine/buffered Lidocane for procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience as a licensed technologist.
• CRT certificate and Fluoroscopy license – Required
• ARRT registration or ARRT eligible – Required
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards – Required
• Valid Driver’s License – Required