Advanced Imaging Residency

Responsibilities

• Attends and completes all required didactic training courses
• Completes all required supervised imaging procedures and documents them according to ARRT guidelines
• Performs and addresses the following tasks in each procedure:
• Patients preparation and education
• Provides for patient comfort and cooperation by familiarizing patient with the equipment and procedure, stressing the need for cooperation, and by providing general psychological support
• Solicits and records patient clinical history relevant to the performance and interpretation of imaging procedure
• Documents clinical information for radiologists
• Responds to patient questions
• Selects appropriate equipment and exposure factors for imaging procedures
• Positions patient and equipment to provide desired imaging
• Evaluates images to ensure they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality
• Actively participates in the performance, evaluation, and recording of all quality control tests outlined by the ARRT
• Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exams being performed
• Adheres to the Radiation Safety Policies and the principles of a viable dose reduction program
• Becomes certified by the ARRT within 3 months of completing the training program

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program
• Minimum Experience Required: None
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Additional Qualifications: BLS certified