Radiology Tech-Non Union

Responsibilities

• Receives patient and checks x-ray form to determine type and extent of examination involved.
• Secures records and reports for patients who have been examined previously.
• Secures patients from and returns to proper areas upon completion of x-ray examination or treatment.
• Affords assistance to patient in preparation for examination and insures physical position for required exposure for all types of radiology.
• Performs and/or affords assistance with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures while maintaining optimum patient safety.
• Mixes and administers chemical mixtures orally or as enemas to render organs of the body more opaque.
• In accordance with prescribed procedures, develops exposed film and replaces developing and fixing solutions according to standard formulas.
• Maintains films and records as required.
• Reports all problems in equipment to Director as appropriate.
• Schedules patient appointments when clerk-typist is not on duty.
• Performs recordkeeping pertaining to the job.
• Affords assistance to Radiologist in making special examinations.
• Operates mobile x-ray machine in Operating and Emergency Room or at bedside.
• Retrieves and returns isotopes or radium to proper storage area.
• Prepares and operates equipment for radiation therapy and records appropriate data.
• Determines if levels of free radiation are within limits of safety in storage or area of use.
• Prepares and operates opaque compounds for IV administration by physician/radiologist.
• Rotates on-call as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school.
• Must have state licenses as required.
• Six (6) months up to one (1) year on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.