Radiologic Technologist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs general radiographic studies to established QA criteria.
• Produces radiographs and organizes images, completes required paperwork and charges.
• Responsible for patient safety and well-being during examinations.
• Assists and instructs patients during examinations.
• Assists with clerical and other duties as assigned.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions.
• Cleans and inspects equipment prior to use.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs radiographic examinations in accordance to established protocols.
• Assists and instructs patients prior and during examinations.
• Responsible for evaluating each study to ensure it meets required quality standards.
• Responsible for patient safety and well-being during examinations.
• Responsible for inspecting and cleaning equipment prior to use.
• Reports to supervisor equipment failures and/or malfunctions.
• Reports all patient complaints, discrepancies and drug reactions according to QA policies.
• Responsible for producing images, burning CD and occasional film printing, organizing paperwork and completing requisition data.
• Seeks out during down time, work in other areas of department throughout the day, such as: front desk duties, rooming patients, or assisting with other duties as needed, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiology course.

Licensure:

• California Certified Radiologic technologist (CRT) required, ARRT required. Current AHA or equivalent healthcare provider BLS Certification required.

Experience:

• New graduate eligible but prefer one year of experience in general radiology.

Skills:

• Basic clerical and computer experience.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• The client Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.

Standards of Performance:

• Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort:

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to assist moving patients.