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Certified Radiology Technician

Hardin Medical Center

Posted on: 13 Mar 2024

Job Location: Savannah, US

Job Description:

Description

HOURS: 7a - 7p Fri, Sat, Sun

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Maintains and uses equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray filmor fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Radiology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School diploma required.

Completion of 2 year Radiology Program with Associates Degree

Experience:Radiology Clinical internship experience required. Some work experience as a radiology technologist preferred.

License/Certification: ARRT (R)

Current BLS/CRP

STANDARD CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Communications

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Electronic Health Records

Department Specific Specialty Area

Knowledge of Radiologic concepts, equipment, and imaging processes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.

Uses beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.

Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.

Processes exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.

Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.

Determines patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.

Prepares and sets up x-ray room for patient.

Makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.

Operates digital picture archiving communications systems.

Provides assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.

Operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Performs procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.

Coordinates work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.

Collects and maintains records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.

Assures that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials.

Completes quality control activities, monitors equipment operation, and reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Maintains a current file of examination protocols.

Provides students or other technicians with suggestions of additional views, alternates positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment.

Adjusts settings or positions of medical equipment.

Prepares medical supplies or equipment for use.

Positions patients for treatment or examination.

Processes x-rays or other medical images.

Prepares and set up x-ray room for patient.

Makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.

Operates digital picture archiving communications systems.

Transports patients to or from exam rooms.

Provides assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.

Operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Performs procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.

Coordinates work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.

Collects and maintains records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.

Assures that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials.

Completes quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Maintains a current file of examination protocols.

Provides students or other technicians with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.

Assists with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provides input to supervisors regarding training performance.

Prepares contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.

Provides assistance in radiopharmaceutical administration, monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes

Uses or cross train to use CT equipment

Performs other duties and special project work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

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