Radiologic Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school for radiologic technologist.
• ARRT, required.
• IEMA, required.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.
• Prior computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• All Imaging Technologists shall provide the best possible care for the patient.
• Provide assistance to the Radiologist in the performance of special exams.
• Provides the Radiologist with the best possible images for interpretation.
• Transfers, maintains basic quality assurance issues and recalls images from a PACS system.
• The Technologist checks the patients chart or script to be sure the exam ordered by the physician matches the requisition that has been received by the department.
• Use independent judgment to assure exam will clinically evaluate the diagnosis given.
• Prepares the room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for the performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Performs imaging procedures on all age groups, mentally and physically handicapped, traumatically injured and oncology patients.
• Maintains rooms and equipment in a clean and disinfected state.
• Prepares barium and other chemical mixtures in preparation for x-ray procedure.
• Prepares patient for exam explaining procedure, transferring patient to exam table, positions patient and assists patient during the procedure.
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays by adjusting equipment, determining proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain proper position of patient; adjust lead shields.
• Abides by guidelines set forth in ALARA and Image Gently National Campaigns.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patients’ condition when necessary.
• Maintains stock supplies and performs general clerical duties when necessary.
• Perform mobile x-rays at the patients’ bedside, in the ER and in the Operating Room.
• Actively participates in quality assessment and quality improvement programs.
• Transports patients when necessary.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those regarding Infection control, Hand Hygiene, Attendance and Appearance.
• Maintain continuing education credits in compliance with licensing agency.
• Actively support the mission, vision, and values set forth by the organization.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Benefits

• $20,000 Sign-on Bonus!