Diagnostic Xray Technologist 1 - Urgent Care

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
• Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
• Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
• Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.
• Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Maintains infection prevention standards.
• Explains standard procedures and answers patients' questions.
• Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
• Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
• Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
• Modality Specific
• Performs radiographic procedures using both stationary and mobile radiographic equipment.
• Responsible for appropriate set up of the x-ray room and manipulation of equipment, and proper placement of patient for procedure.
• Ensures proper image capture of skeletal structure requested for diagnosis and treatment purposes.
• Processes and develops exposed x-ray film and creates x-ray CD copies for review and interpretation.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology - Required.
• Certification & Licensures: Current Radiologic Technologist certification ® with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Required AZDHS Certified Radiologic Technologist - Required upon date of hire BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire Fingerprint clearance card required within 90 days from date of hire.
• Experience: One Year Experience In Diagnostic Radiology - Preferred.