Radiographer LPCT 863

About the role

Mission: To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.

Responsibilities

• Setup Objective: accurately set up castings for radiography – check routing/requests, review Technique Cards, set up additional radiographs, inspect/maintain Film/IP and cassettes, follow handling techniques, set up castings on x‑ray tables (fixturing, placement, DICOM tag identification, penetrameters), set exposure parameters, determine priority, develop best practice setups for new techniques, visually inspect castings for contaminants.
• X‑Ray Operation Objective: operate x‑ray machines to produce radiographs within specs – operate control panels, adjust tube height, voltage, exposure times, monitor/maintain/generate exposures for system qualifications, conduct multiple examinations concurrently, operate all machines, remove Film/IP for processing while maintaining handling, check processed radiographs for artifacts, clarity, coverage, pixel value, sensitivity, make adjustments per specs, record changes, reshoot if needed, willingness to be audited without notice, train/mentor less skilled radiographers, complete logs and records, record modifications to Technique Card specs, meet production and quality standards.
• Safety Objective: adhere to plant/department safety rules, safely operate equipment/tools, identify and report safety problems.
• Other (marginal) Accountabilities: perform other tasks as directed and participate in other x‑ray department personnel activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED (necessary for NDT Certification).
• Radiography skills demonstrated by competent performance of duties or equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• Training: on‑the‑job training provided; Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed (radiation safety, digital method training, etc.); Radiographer Level I Certification required for all modalities (Film, CR, DDA); re‑certification – Level 1 every five years.

Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.