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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved two year program.
• Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiology Technology.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technology.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience. Will consider new grads.
• Must possess RI license.
• ARRT certification.
• CPR certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Updates all patients' information in HIS/RIS System.
• Completes all information needed for interpretation on forms (History, Preg & Req).
• Reports all equipment malfunctions to manager or Bio-Med.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by image taken.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert any party to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality images using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standard.
• Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in main department.
• Performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to: Verification of information (to include reading and verifying physician written order) and exams performed, using CR, DR, and PACs immediately after completing exams.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
• All required safety education programs have been attended.