Radiographer Tech

About the role

Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, trauma and surgery procedures according to established standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physicians' orders. Participates actively in the satisfaction of patients and all customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs general diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing standardized positioning, ALARA concepts and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety.
• Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosage and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintains imaging equipment through safe handling and assisting in necessary quality assurance.
• Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
• Completes proper patient identification and order verification.
• Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Verifies patients’ clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
• Assignments are routine; follows established protocols.

Requirements

• Required: Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
• Required: CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT.
• Required: CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC.

Qualifications

• Required: CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT.
• Required: CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC.

Skills

Knowledge of standard radiographic techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures. Ability to follow physician orders and ensure patient safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On-demand pay program, discounts, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Pay

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible candidates.

Schedule

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Hours of Work, Days Worked: 5, Weekend Frequency: N/A