Medical Imaging Technologist
About The Position
Performs imaging examinations in ambulatory and acute care environments, including multi-modality procedures within the scope of the technologist’s ARRT certification. Uses technical judgment and initiative to obtain diagnostic images while promoting a cooperative, professional atmosphere focused on patient care. Works with pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute-care patients, adapting techniques and positioning as needed. The technologist prepares exam rooms and patients, transports patients, enters exams in the Radiology Information System, schedules examinations, explains exam preparation, obtains orders and paperwork, supports billing, and communicates with medical staff. The role requires maintaining knowledge of PACS and may include shared on-call duties. Depending on department needs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be assigned. Reports equipment malfunctions and follows department, facility, and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited radiography technologist program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, required within 60 days of hire or transfer.
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Ability to work with patients in pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute-care environments.
- Ability to perform assigned imaging procedures and operate radiological equipment safely and competently.
Nice To Haves
- ARRT Advanced CT Registry.
- ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification.
Responsibilities
- Documents appropriate information in patient charts.
- Ensures procedures and related supplies are billed correctly.
- Presents high-quality images to radiologists.
- Uses required computer programs, including PACS, RIS, and Vrad, and follows manual downtime processes.
- Prepares and administers contrast using appropriate aseptic techniques and starts and maintains IV lines as needed.
- Operates radiological equipment; applies appropriate settings, positioning, radiation exposure and safety principles, quality control, image processing, and specialized protocols; and plans own work.
- Coordinates patient care and flow with other imaging departments.
- Provides a learning environment for students completing clinical rotations.
- Performs complex tasks efficiently and assists with technical education for imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
- Follows infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
- Applies radiation-protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, appropriate exposure factors, and radiation-badge monitoring.
- Schedules appointments promptly and courteously; obtains accurate information and documents it in the scheduling system; provides customer service in person and by telephone.
- Safely handles and moves patients using ceiling and other lifts.
- Maintains the department, including cleaning work areas, performing preventive maintenance, stocking supplies, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
- Reviews patient condition, history, and physician orders; consults radiologists with questions; determines positioning and selects the correct patient from the work list.
- Prepares patients and equipment for procedures and educates patients and families about procedures using professional, age-specific interaction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
