Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) II , you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.
Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.
To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Produce and perform all diagnostic radiographs procedures, to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist.
- Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures. Examine radiology film and/or digital exams for properties such as density and contracts, definition, magnification and distortion.
- Take x-rays of various portions of the body in order to diagnosis disease or injury.
- Follow safety principles, radiation protection, and the general comfort and care of the patient.
- Record test results and monitors patient data.
- Maintain radiographic log, in accordance with the policy, taking responsibility for documentation of exam, patient’s name, and/or retake reason.
- Maintain separate report on all diagnostic x-rays.
- Maintain accurate department records to satisfy both the state and federal regulations.
- File and maintain shipping and receiving log of radiographs and other diagnostic tests requested.
- Maintain current MSDS forms for radiology department.
- Calibrate and maintain x-ray equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree from accredited school of radiologic technologist, upon hire
- Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, issued by the American Heart Association , upon hire
- One (1) year clinical experience in Radiologic Technology, upon hire