Overview
Job Title: Radiology Tech
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Reports to: Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Assistant Manager
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!
Compensation: Min $35.89 - Max $60.09
Schedule: Fri - Sun/ 7am - 7pm
Definition of Position:
Provides health care services by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs Radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs diagnostic radiography procedures
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Selects and operates radiography equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
- Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Determines radiographic technique exposure factors, minimizing exposure to patient and others.
- Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
- Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
- Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
- In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits; prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
- The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Associate or bachelor’s degree from Radiologic Technology accredited program.
Preferred: NA
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations:
Required: OBMI and ARRT registered Radiologic technologist. Current BLS certification.
Preferred: NA
Experience:
Required: None.
Preferred: Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Other:
NA
36 Hours USD $35.89/Yr. USD $60.09/Yr. Diagnostic Imaging Day
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