Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologistor radiologist operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographsconsistent with department radiographic routines and procedures. In doing sopositions patients adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings andprocesses images following the procedure. Performs limited radiographicprocedures according to Montana State permit limitations.
Essential Job Functions
•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy ofBillings Clinic and departmentservice.
• Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standardsestablished by the institution state and according to limited permit Statestatute.
• Performs non-complex procedures and radiographs using the appropriatedepartment routine as ordered. Performs examinations using all the generalradiographic equipment. Ensures that all exams are checked by the registeredradiologic technologist for critique and approval.
• Prepares the room equipment and supplies as dictated by the particularexamination or patient needs and processes the necessary radiographs.
• Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attiredproperly explains the examination to the patient and transfers and positionsthe patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patientsself and co-workers. Assists the patient at the end of the examination.
• Informs management lead technologist or registered rad. tech of any unusualconcerns situations or conditions relative to staff patients and physicians.Assists with the Quality Improvement program assists with technique chart andstocks and cleans their assigned room daily. Maintains adequate inventory ofall required supplies by informing appropriate personnel for acquisition
• Performs a variety of clerical and filing tasks as required such as workingup patients image file maintenance and completing the appropriate paper workfollowing each examination
• May float to various departments clinics and off site facilities to fulfillstaffing needs.
• Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development meets allmandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational departmental and outside agencyenvironmental employee or patient safety standards relevant to jobperformance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or need to meet the needs of thedepartmentorganization.