Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients.
• Operates X-ray equipment, develops file, prepares patient’s room, equipment, supplies and medications. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film).
• Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.
• Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
• Prepares patient for X-ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
• Explains exam and equipment to patient and/or family.
• Maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties; writes reports.
• Takes mobile X-ray unit to patient’s room.
• Inspects emergency trays and writes weekly reports. Transports patient.
• Maintains radiographic technique charts.
• Provides formal and informal education based on identified needs for staff/peers.

Facility Requirements:

• Must have BLS certification, this must be attached to the submission packet (Must be through the American Heart Association).
• Must have their RD ARRT certification, this must be attached to the submission packet.
• Must have SC Radiology Tech license, this must be attached to the submission.
• Must be registered through the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA), this must be attached to the submission packet.
• Must be familiar with Client x-ray equipment in main department portables; C-arms in the OR.