Radiology Technologist I

Saint Francis Health System

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates radiology equipment to produce diagnostic radiographic images. Positions patients and equipment, adjusts exposure controls, and performs x-ray procedures in accordance with established radiologic requirements and regulations to support patient care and safety. The role provides patient care across a range of hospital and outpatient settings, including emergency, surgery, fluoroscopy, inpatient units, and imaging locations. This is an ECB status position requiring a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department, with limited benefit offerings. It is identified as safety sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
0 to 6 months of related experience.
Working knowledge of digital radiography (DR) and/or computerized radiography (CR) equipment, techniques, and protocols.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and independently.
Positive attitude, self-motivation, and dependability.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly and adapt to changing conditions and responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to wear lead aprons for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

Retrieve radiologic orders and enter related information into the electronic medical record.
Prepare patients for radiologic procedures, escort them to dressing and examination rooms, provide instructions, and assist with positioning.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
Position patients and radiologic equipment and adjust exposure factors to obtain diagnostic images.
Operate specialized radiology equipment according to protocols, with limited physician supervision.
Provide patient care across assigned hospital, clinic, surgery, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
Use radiation protection techniques, including beam restriction, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors.
Obtain acceptable images using CR/DR techniques and protocols.
Complete equipment preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, maintain inventories, and report equipment problems.
Maintain examination rooms and order and stock medical and radiologic supplies.
Follow infection-control and drug-reaction protocols and provide first aid using the emergency crash cart when needed.
Participate in education, in-services, process-improvement activities, and department and hospital goals.
Maintain professional standards recommended by organizations such as ARRT and ASRT.
In inpatient settings, assist with monitoring moderate sedation and provide appropriate comfort measures.
Ensure informed consent is obtained and participate in the Universal Protocol for invasive procedures.
Follow procedural pauses and provide appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under physician or Radiology Assistant guidance.