Per Diem Radiographer/X-Ray Technologist

Summary

The practice of radiography is performed by a segment of health care professionals responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans for diagnostic purposes. Under the direction of the Lead Technologist and/or Site Manager, the Per Diem Radiographer/X-Ray Technologist performs radiographic procedures and related techniques producing images at the request of and for interpretation by licensed healthcare professionals. They interact effectively and professionally with patients, referring physicians/their staff, and fellow employees while maintaining the best possible patient flow and throughput at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique.
• Independently perform or assist in the completion of radiographic procedures.
• Possess, utilize, and maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Receive and greet patients, obtain necessary medical history, and provide patients with procedure instructions/information.
• Corroborate patient’s clinical history with the procedure, ensuring accurate information documentation for use by the Radiologist.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and/or electronic orders in patient medical records.
• Review all elements of orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure that images, examination requisitions, and other related records are properly completed with the correct patient identification, statistical, and billing information.
• Ensure that additional studies are properly documented and authorized by the offices of referring physician.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Assist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and educate students and other health care providers.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Report any concerns related to equipment operation immediately.
• Maintain complete and organized records of all completed and requested equipment repairs.
• Inform Lead Technologist when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Absist other technologists as needed.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Handle patients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Evaluate patient ability to tolerate requested exam(s).
• Identify and manage emergency situations.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, coordinating and communicating with the Radiologist and/or referring physician as needed.
• Absorb and