Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs accurate and efficient diagnostic exams in all areas of general radiology.
• Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation.
• Applies principles of radiation protection and complies with regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for designated area and provides clinical instruction as appropriate.
• Follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs quality diagnostic exams after verification of patient identification and physician order.
• Acquire an accurate patient history and document in the medical record.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Perform radiographic and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates on an inter/intra-department level with customer service, administrative, medical staff, and peers.
• Demonstrates ability to proficiently operate diagnostic imaging equipment and follow policy for any malfunctions or quality control failures.
• Utilize ALARA standards for minimizing radiation exposure to patient, staff and self.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the department by assisting fellow employees and staying in compliance with quality assurance and quality control.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently use hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PACS.
• Assists in the training of students/new hires.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Maintains competency in all assigned areas including, but not limited to fluoroscopic, general diagnostic, orthopedic and operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Required Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
• Training Produced at student level. Required
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration – (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 180 Days required.
• CRT-Radiographer (R) -(ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – client Upon Hire required.