Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

• Produce quality images by interpreting orders, assessing the patient, completing necessary documentation, positioning the patient, selecting appropriate equipment and supplies, selecting accurate technique factors, making exposures and processing/analyzing/preparing images for providers.
• Operate radiographic equipment safely and proficiently.
• Properly calibrate machines for correct dosing.
• Correctly manipulate patients and equipment to capture high quality images.
• Provide care to all patients according to policies, procedures, and patient care standards.
• Follow regulations related to viewing or updating confidential patient health information.
• Ensure correct record keeping including but not limited to markings and labels on images.
• Perform fluoroscopic and other special procedures following sterile practices.
• Take direction from physicians, providers and supervisors and follow through in a concise, efficient manner.
• Prioritize patient care and respond as directed by physician, provider, leadership, and/or clinic protocol.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Maintain adherence to safety protocols at all times.
• Utilize assistive devices for lifting as mandated.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing.

Qualifications

• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills with information technology associated with the position including a familiarity with sending/receiving email, related software, and use of EHR information tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to emergent or urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Must be able to take call and respond within 30 minutes.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an AMA-approved, accredited Radiologic Technology (ARRT) program.
• One year of clinic experience as a registered ARRT(R) preferred.
• Skill with contrast media injections and reactions.
• Ability to operate radiographic equipment safely and proficiently.
• Ability to multi-task constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions.
• Remain flexible, organized, professional and able to analyze, make sound decisions under stressful situations.