Operates radiology/fluoroscopic equipment to produce images/radiographs (x-rays) of body for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Radiologist by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities
Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices as needed to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by Physician.
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Moves radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
Operates mobile radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment in operating room emergency room or at patient's bedside.
Operates film processing equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Associate's degree
Completion of formal Radiologist Technologist training from an AMA approved school or equivalent required.
Registered ARRT
NH Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy License (NH MIRT)