Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech)
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician. This role is accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures, utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies. The technologist must be knowledgeable in the safe use and operation of general radiography, portable, and fluoro equipment, and proficient in general diagnostic procedures. They adhere to infection prevention, isolation, and sterile techniques, as well as ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure. The position involves obtaining patient history, explaining procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and reviewing radiographs for quality. The technologist performs required computer functions for RIS/HIS systems, labels radiographs appropriately, and maintains an attitude of professionalism and collaboration. They provide positive interactions with patients and their families, participate in self-assessment for learning needs, and attend in-services and CPR classes. The role also includes maintaining appropriate state license and national board certification, managing supplies, ensuring cleanliness of equipment and work area, and using Universal Precautions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- IEMA Accreditation in Radiologic Technology
- ARRT (RT) Certification or Certificate Eligible. For new graduates, ARRT must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of RIS & PACS
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Ability to handle patient information in a confidential manner
- Ability to adapt to fluctuations in patient volumes to meet patient care and department needs
- Ability to work weekends and holidays in order to accommodate patient care needs.
- Ability to work rotating shift any day of the week.
- Ability to take call and arrive on site within one hour
- Required to maintain current CPR certification.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Nice To Haves
- May be required to train and perform DEXA.
Responsibilities
- Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician
- Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies.
- Knowledgeable in the safe use, maneuverability and operation of all general radiography, portable and fluoro equipment (if applicable to home site)
- Proficient in the performance of general diagnostic procedures. If applicable to home site, is also proficient in general fluoroscopy procedures, including GI and Pain procedures.
- Adheres to infection prevention, isolation and sterile techniques as it applies in patient handling and delivery of care
- Adheres to ALARA principles in performance of exams to reduce exposure to self, the patient and others
- Utilizes proper patient identification to ensure the correct exam is performing on the correct patient at the correct time.
- Obtains and records pertinent patient history, explains the procedure to patient in a manner to ensure understanding, ensures patient comfort during performance of exam.
- Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.
- Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality.
- Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel.
- Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems.
- Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards.
- Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, teamwork and collaboration with co-workers, physicians and internal customers/departments.
- Consistently provides positive interactions and a customer first approach with patients and their families/caregivers and visitors.
- Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for increased competency and growth
- Attends in-services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures.
- Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
- Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification.
- Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care.
- Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Maintains inventory of supplies in work area. Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary.
- Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
