Radiology Office Tech
Position Summary
The Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for performing general radiographic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. The Radiologic Technologist will ensure practice compliance with all SC DHEC Title B Rules and Regulations for Radiation Control. The Radiologic Technologist serves as a liaison between patients, licensed practitioners, and other members of the support team.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Experience: N/A
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications: Registered by ARRT as an RT (R); SCRQSA Certification; Current CPR certification
Preferred Requirements
Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology
Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in a physician practice
Core Job Responsibilities
Maintains a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique.
Possesses, applies, and maintains knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
Ensures proper maintenance of imaging equipment.
Demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Performs patient care activities such as greeting patient and escorting to the examination room in order to obtain vital signs, height and weight measurements, and medical history.
Triages patients according to severity of need.
Performs procedures such as EKGs and pulse oximetry.
Sets up surgical trays, cleans surgical instruments, and sterilizes.
Administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, after demonstrating clinical competency.
Maintains cleanliness and stocks of examination rooms.
Reviews all lab reports, identifies any abnormalities that may be present, and alerts the physician to the abnormalities, ensuring the physician signs off on all lab reports.
Maintains the supplies needed to support imaging within the practice by coordinating the ordering process with the Practice Manager.
Schedules Imaging appointments for patients at other facilities, at the direction of the ordering physician.
Calls patients, at the physician’s request, regarding any abnormal lab reports or actions to be taken due to lab results, and documents discussion in patient’s medical record chart.
Manages patient calls related to, but not limited, to the following: returning calls, contacting patient’s pharmacy to fill a prescription ordered by the physician, and contacting insurance companies to obtain referrals/precertification’s when required.
Maintains open lines of communication with the receptionist for efficient patient, nurse, and physician scheduling.
Ensures that all procedures, tests, waivers, etc. are accurately ordered.
Attends educational/informative seminars to remain current on the latest issues and laws governing medical imaging practice.