Radiology Tech - Diag Imaging

Responsibilities

• Prepares room, equipment, materials, as needed for patient exams, including sterile technique.
• Cleans and disinfects rooms and equipment following each patient exam, using current infection control policies.
• Performs examinations per Physician’s orders and explains procedures to the patients.
• Documents any variations from protocol due to patient’s condition or other unknown cause and relays patient history and clinical data to Radiologist.
• Observes patient and equipment and reports any unusual occurrences or changes.
• Transports and assists patients as needed.
• Documents status of patient in reference to radiology/CT procedure on patient’s chart.
• Documents variances repeats and other such occurrences to help maintain high quality health care and opportunity for quality improvement.
• Maintains stock supplies, performs general office duties, responsible for proper film labeling and following prescribed techniques to assure acceptable quality and consistency.
• Practices safe radiation exposure and protection as well as general safety for patient’s, visitors, and staff at all times.
• Complies with policy and procedures for the departmental and hospital wide programs.
• Participates in the patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/ healthcare errors and abuse.
• Produces diagnostic quality images utilizing CT equipment and effectively judges CT images for proper technique to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Performs critical procedures under stress during emergency procedures.
• If applicable, performs diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms as ordered by physician.
• Performs diagnostic studies in surgical suite with C-Arm and other equipment.
• Provides care specific to the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• May perform IV insertion/blood draws.
• Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order.
• Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review.
• Performs all related duties as assigned by department manager or other duties assigned by lead technologist.
• For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements Completion