Radiology Technologist

Duties

Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable examinations in the diagnostic department, on nursing units, outpatient areas, and the surgery department.

Job Responsibilities

• Takes radiographs as per physician orders.
• Must be versatile within the diagnostic department.
• Protects all patients and employees from unnecessary radiation.
• Has knowledge of front desk operations and computer systems, and reports all equipment problems to manager and Clinical Engineers.
• Can schedule all exams conducted throughout the department and alert a supervisor when necessary.
• Utilizes the centralized transport program for patient transportation.
• Accesses pertinent information in computer systems concerning patient exams, ordering, reprinting, or canceling when necessary.
• Interacts professionally with other departments.
• Calls in needed on-call imaging associates as required.
• Reports equipment problems to the clinical engineering 24-hour phone number. Messages are communicated to co-workers, either written or verbal.
• Alerts managers to equipment problems during on-call periods if necessary.
• Remains available for assignments as needed.
• Assists Radiologic Technologist Students.
• Performs duties associated with equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance, ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff, and hospital and departmental audits.
• Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Schedule Notes

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, every other weekend with varying shifts, including one week of on-call duty.