Radiologic Technologist

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes and fulfilling the goals and objectives of Advanced Pain Care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Current registration with ARRT and successful completion of Basic Life Support
• Three to five years of radiologic technologist experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Performs diagnostic procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care
• Utilizes proper positioning of patients, proper image identification, professional patient care and assessment and maintains proper documentation
• Prepares patients for exams by communicating the need to remove garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure, and explaining how the process works
• Adheres to medical and standard precautions as required per procedure
• Performs clerical duties, transports patients as required and processes images
• Administers contrast media and other medications as directed
• Assists with quality control/performance improvement, including maintaining radiographic equipment
• Closely follows provider instructions and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process in order to help provider diagnose problems
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and ensure safety of patients and staff members
• Monitor video display of area being scanned and monitor patients’ conditions and reactions to procedures, reporting abnormal signs to physician
• Adheres to all Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures
• Has regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of X-ray equipment
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with complex computers and machinery
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage time well
• Ability to handle confidential patient information
• Ability to document accurately and precisely
• Ability to produce high quality images consistently

Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions

• Medical office environment

Physical Requirements Good visual acuity, accurate color vision. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling, and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Computer skills preferred.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Office Manager, Radiologist and/or Providers