Radiological Technologist | Urgent Care

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist may work in ambulatory or acute care environments. Performs and is competent in Radiology under the direction of the Radiologist. The Technologist must be able to independently acquire the proper exam for the Radiologist’s interpretation. The Technologist is able to operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting. The Technologist is required to work with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute care; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of CR/DR, Fluoroscopy in acute care environments, quality control, image processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• May assist physicians in performing procedures.
• Provides learning environment.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all.
• Works as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks and to assist with the continuing technical education of imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously. Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system.
• Has positive attitude and customer service mind set. Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others.
• Able to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
• Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
• Participates in upkeep of department, i.e., cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Documents appropriately in patients chart.
• Completed injector training.
• Reviews patient’s condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions.
• Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
• Educates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies Graduate
• Radiology Program Certification
• Radiologic Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force rarely to move objects.
• Physical demands include possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.