Radiologic Technologist Clinic

Responsibilities

• Competently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, and c-arm procedures, if performed at assigned facility.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists, communicates and consults with the physician(s) and works independently outside the department with providers.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff and acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
• Assists with accreditation efforts and performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Requirements

• Radiographer license issued by the state in which teammate practices
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology

Skills & Abilities

• Competent in radiology positioning and techniques
• Knowledge of radiation safety, anatomy and radiology equipment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members
• Ability to work independently
• Intermediate computer skills

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day and lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must also be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing and operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.