Radiographer (Outpatient) - Pain Management - Day

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Able to perform more complex operating room procedures as well as fluoroscopic and overhead procedures and more complex portable exams if applicable to the location of outpatient center.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Properly processes images using digital technology.
• Able to resolve exceptions in PACs and EHR systems and has the ability to cancel unnecessary orders upon request of providers(site specific).
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.
• Immobolizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality.
• Consistently maintains a repeat rate under 5%.
• Participates in and collaborates with other departments on projects to improve care and efficiency as needed.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with capability of taking on a charge role if needed.
• Becomes proficient in optional cross-trained skills(site specific) of EKGs and/or phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 2 years
• Required Licenses: Basic Life Support Upon Hire, Registered Radiologist Assistant - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Bone Densitometry - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Breast Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Quality Management - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire, Registered Technologist-Vascular Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire
• Courses and Training: Accredited program in radiologic technology. Upon Hire Required