Radiologic Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiology required.
• Active Indiana Radiologic Technologist License required.
• ARRT (R) Radiography registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in radiology.
• Verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate creativity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules while remaining flexible for special requests and projects.
• Ability to multitask and professionally manage stressful situations.
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care.
• Attention to detail.
• All post-high-school education must be from a recognized college or university; additional education may substitute for experience requirements when consistent with state or board certification/license requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of imaging-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures with x-ray equipment only when requested by a physician.
• Introduce yourself to patients and fully explain the examination before it begins.
• Obtain appropriate patient history, including allergy and prior allergic-reaction information, menstrual history, and other information relevant to patient safety, along with necessary clinical information.
• Position patients for each view using proper technique to reduce radiation exposure, and use appropriate shielding, collimation, and immobilization devices for each age-specific group.
• Explain delays exceeding 15 minutes from the scheduled appointment time to patients.
• Keep assigned work areas clean and stocked; check emergency kits, oxygen, and suction; report low supplies to the technologist in charge; and replace supplies used during a procedure immediately after completing an exam.
• Learn and practice sterile technique when required, and assist the radiologist during fluoroscopy and special procedures.
• Learn to process patients through the hospital/clinic and radiology information system, and use the PACS system properly.
• Review bulletin boards and mailboxes daily for relevant hospital or clinic information, including policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• Meet applicable standards of behavior and protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.