Radiology Tech / Urgent Care

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists with all routine diagnostic and therapeutic radiographic procedures.
• Produces quality images while applying both radiation and physical safety measures.
• Collects patient data, documents procedures, and educates patients on radiologic procedures and safety protocols.
• Performs and/or assists with ordered diagnostic imaging and safely prepares patients with positioning and protection equipment for radiologic imaging.
• Consistently identifies patients accurately by using two patient identifiers per policy and procedure.
• Ensures the accuracy of the ordered exam.
• Ensures compliance with workflow guidelines per policy and procedure and participates in performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Ensures imaging equipment is in optimum operating order and informs the appropriate person when repairs are needed.
• Consistently performs radiation safety in accordance with As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Understands and attests to the principles of Image Gently and Image Wisely on an annual basis.

Qualifications

• Completion of, or currently enrolled in, a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiologic Science.
• NCT status as permitted by state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire date.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Certification and current registration for Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Prior experience in a radiology or hospital imaging environment.