Radiologic Tech
About The Position
Under the direction of a radiologist, the Radiologic Tech performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role performs assigned tasks and procedures, enters data using appropriate hospital software, and may provide coverage at various locations in the network. The position reviews patient identification, orders, and history; coordinates protocols with a radiologist as needed; transports and positions patients safely; performs radiology procedures; monitors patient safety and comfort; and administers contrast materials when required. The technologist evaluates images for technical quality, including laterality marking and annotation, and uses RIS, PACS, and other image management systems. Additional duties include helping coordinate department workflow, maintaining equipment and performing required quality-control testing, rotating throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate, assisting with staff orientation and training, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and managing assigned stock and inventory.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an ARRT-accredited radiography program or U.S. military radiography training.
- Successful completion of radiologic training.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- ARRT (R) credential and licensure, to be provided before the start date.
- Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license, to be provided before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
Responsibilities
- Review patient identification, orders, and history to verify the patient, procedure, and imaging site; coordinate procedure protocols with a radiologist as needed.
- Transport patients to and from the exam room and assist them into position using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
- Perform radiology procedures and observe patients during procedures to support their safety and comfort.
- Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to a contrast reaction when needed.
- Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation.
- Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
- Assist in coordinating daily departmental workflow.
- Maintain equipment in efficient operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repair and maintenance as directed.
- Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
- Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
- Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area.
- Maintain assigned stock and inventory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
