Radiology Technologist

Position Summary: Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Gives straightforward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
2. Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to x-ray.
3. Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
4. Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
6. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
7. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
8. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.

9.      Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Essential Functions and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):

1.      Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.

2.      Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.

3.      Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).

4.      Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.

5.      Orients and/or trains new staff.

6.      Problem solving capabilities.

7.      Subject matter expert/technical leadership.

8.      Work flow/distribution of work.

9.      Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred: 

• Associate degree in radiology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position/Subsidiary Specific:   

·         Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within twelve (12) months of employment or transfer.

·         A minimum of one (1) year as a full time Cath Lab Technologist or prior experience as a Special Procedures Technologist as approved by the Manager.

·         Valid state and/or national credential, when applicable.

·         Transfers patients as necessary; assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patient.

·         Practices radiation protection; evaluates radiographs for technical quality; assists in image disposition following procedure.

·         Cleans room according to established procedure and assists with room turnaround.

·         May be responsible for specific areas of instruction involving Technologists, students, and ancillary personnel.

·         May perform Job Responsibilities of Radiology Technologist and Cardiovascular Technician, Non Registered.

OR Specific

·         Participates in Vascular Call for the Hybrid Room on a rotating basis.

·         Safely operate all diagnostic imaging modalities used in surgical services.

·         Assist with surgical suite set up, patient positioning (under direction of surgeon), terminal cleaning between cases and other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

·         Assist in developing staff schedule including evening and weekend on call (Lead Tech).