Multi Modality Radiology Technologist

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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of the body.
  • Operates one or more specialized radiographic equipment such as Screening Mammography, Computerized Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnostic purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Position patient and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
  • Explain procedures to allow for understanding, cooperation and to reduce anxiety of patient.
  • Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals pursuant to procedure, place IV’s and administer enemas as required.
  • Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to the patient, staff and others as necessary.
  • Move radiographic equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
  • Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computerized Radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.
  • Acquire and disseminate patient information data for exam order using Hospital EMR System.
  • Write information in patient charts as required or necessary.
  • Perform quality control checks to ensure proper operating status.
  • Reporting malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.
  • Maintains examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.

Decision Making:

  • Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships:

  • Works directly with patients and/or customers.
  • Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
  • Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Education:

  • Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Required Certification & Licensure:

  • Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT).
  • Current CPR Certification.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 1-2 Years of CT and X-Ray experience.
  • Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.
  • Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, CR/Film screen exposure techniques and protocols, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
  • Knowledge of sharps usage practices and techniques.
  • Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to integrate the analysis of data to Client facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Ability to be detailed oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.