Radiologic Technologist, Sign on Bonus Eligible
Kent Hospital · Warwick, RI · 1 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
Responsible for planning and performing diagnostic patient examinations using technical skills utilizing radiation-emitting equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
Responsibilities
- Review requisitions to determine proper room set up and amounts of radiation.
- Study views required for examination relative to patient’s anatomy and perform examinations.
- Prepare and administer contrast agents (e.g., Barium) as required.
- Provide nursing care to patient during and following examinations, including evaluating patient and calling codes if patient gets in dire distress.
- Provide radiation protection for self, patient and staff by using various protective devices and by selecting radiation factors which will result in a quality study with minimal radiation exposure to the patient.
- Evaluate diagnostic films to ensure quality studies, having unsuitable films repeated as necessary.
- Assist radiologist during procedures.
- Train employees and students in day-to-day procedures.
Requirements
- An Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology.
- Minimum six months job-related experience or equivalent.
- CPR Certification required.
- ARRT certification required.