Radiographer II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, performs advanced level professional work in exposing and processing radiographic images and fluoroscopy examinations.
• Circulates to other diagnostic radiology areas as assigned by the supervisor (For example, surgery, trauma, and pediatrics) and is recognized as an expert in his/her field, or participates in a training program to enhance knowledge and skills in other specialized radiology areas or modalities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates standard and portable radiology equipment to perform radiographic examinations and fluoroscopy studies, including intravenous pyelography, cystography, gastro-intestional series and body section radiography
• Assists physicians and performs specialized imaging procedure.
• Trouble shoots and resolves problems regarding equipment and/or film output.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor for other Radiographers and/or students.
• May participate in training programs to enhance radiology skills and become proficient in producing images of a patient’s body in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Special Procedures.
• Maintains records, inventory, and equipment for area of primary responsibility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Associate’s degree or higher, preferred.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI credentials in the cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement.

Required Skill and Experience:

• Knowledge of the techniques of diagnostic radiography.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment.
• Ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to assess, treat, and care for patients of varying ages.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information in such a way that patients and/or parents can understand the procedure and what is expected of them.
• Computer skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• One (1) year full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the specialty required by the hiring department.