Radiographer II

Performs high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures, including general radiography and mammography, in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. Ensures optimal image quality, patient safety, and comfort while collaborating with radiologists and healthcare team members to support accurate diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and compassionate patient care.
• Performs scanning procedures and calibrates equipment.
• Processes x-ray film or scans, examines film for diagnostic quality, and delivers film to the Radiologist and/or Physician for diagnosis.
• Preps and assists with procedures.
• Transports patients to and from the Radiology Department or transports portable x-ray equipment to the patient.
• Administers appropriate drugs and positions patients to prepare for radiographic examinations, fluoroscopy, and/or magnetic resonance imaging.
• Stocks supplies as needed for patient care.
• Maintains exam rooms.
• Maintains and performs simple repairs to radiographic equipment as needed.
• Enters patient information into a variety of PACS, RIS, and EMR systems to assist in the maintenance of patient files.
• Instructs and mentors students in the taking of radiographs.

Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical, vocational, or business school in an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the use of radiology equipment and exposure techniques, positioning, and care of patients.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in general radiology.
• Additional certification(s) in the area(s) of specialization as required by law or to meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience with mammography, including 3D imaging, breast procedures, and stereotactic biopsy preferred.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves lifting and positioning patients and/or viewing a VDT screen more than 75% of the time.

Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids, and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• TB risk or work within three feet of patients in a healthcare setting.
• Wear a respirator.