The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist provides covered services to enrolled and unassigned patients presenting for care. The technologist prepares patients for radiological procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, positioning equipment, and setting exposure factors. The role includes minimizing radiation exposure to patients and staff through appropriate radiation protection techniques, beam restriction, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. The technologist documents pregnancy status for female patients of childbearing age and records shielding precautions used during imaging. Responsibilities also include checking and troubleshooting radiology equipment, arranging repairs when needed, and maintaining supplies inventory by monitoring stock, anticipating needs, ordering supplies, and verifying deliveries.
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Career Level
Mid Level
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