Radiology Technologist

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Technologist 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 Lidocaine for procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program.

Certifications & Licenses:

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS – AHA
• CRT certificate AND Fluoroscopy license – Required
• Driver’s License
• Fluoroscopy License.
• Agency must provide Radiology Badge.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience as a licensed technologist.