Physician Office Radiologic Technologist Cambridge City
About The Position
Works under general supervision in preparing patients for radiologic exams and in applying ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes. Positions patients under radiology machines, adjusts immobilization devices, affixes lead shields to protect unaffected areas, and adjusts controls regulating length and intensity of exposure. Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered according to specific procedures. Makes minor adjustments to equipment as necessary and relays major equipment problems to Imaging Director. Delivers technical nursing care to assigned patients and administers prescribed treatments following approved nursing procedures, when applicable. Floats to other areas within the practice and assists in providing nursing care to patients when warranted.
Requirements
- Complete understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, radiation protection, principles of radiographic exposure, and radiographic positioning
- Completion of an approved program of Medical Radiologic Technology
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Certified as a Diagnostic Xray Machine Operator by the State of Indiana
- Responsible for maintaining licensure and registration
- Accruing 12 (Class A-credit) CEU points annually
- Submitting documentation to supervisory staff
- CPR certified
- Graduate of an approved Radiologic Tech program
- ARRT board certified or eligible
- Pass examination within first 90 days of employment
Responsibilities
- Preparing patients for radiologic exams
- Applying ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes
- Positioning patients under radiology machines
- Adjusting immobilization devices
- Affixing lead shields to protect unaffected areas
- Adjusting controls regulating length and intensity of exposure
- Preparing reports and maintaining records of services rendered
- Making minor adjustments to equipment
- Relaying major equipment problems to Imaging Director
- Delivering technical nursing care to assigned patients
- Administering prescribed treatments following approved nursing procedures
- Floating to other areas within the practice
- Assisting in providing nursing care to patients when warranted
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Bonuses
- Discounts for you and your family
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Continuing education scholarships
- Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
- Employer funded pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
