Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality I

Saint Francis Health System • Indianapolis, IN

81d

About The Position

Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of the body. Operates one or more specialized radiographic equipment such as Screening Mammography, Computerized Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current CPR Certification.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
• Knowledge of sharps usage practices and techniques.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Position patient and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explain procedures to allow for understanding, cooperation and to reduce anxiety of patient.
• Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals pursuant to procedure, place IV's and administer enemas as required.
• Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to the patient, staff and others as necessary.
• Move radiographic equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computerized Radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.
• Acquire and disseminate patient information data for exam order using Hospital EMR System.
• Write information in patient charts as required or necessary.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure proper operating status.
• Reporting malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.
• Maintains examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees