Radiology Technician
Position Summary
The Radiology Technologist is a non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Radiology. This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The individual must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when necessary.
Essential functions include reviewing patient history and physician's orders, educating patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure their understanding and cooperation. When ordered, the Radiology Technologist is responsible for preparing and administering contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice, while continually monitoring the patient’s condition and reporting/responding to any changes in status. Additionally, the Radiology Technologist prepares equipment and supplies, selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, and ensures safety standards are implemented. They perform necessary quality control procedures on equipment, troubleshoot any malfunctions, and report issues as needed. The role involves positioning patients and performing imaging procedures, analyzing results, and addressing issues with image quality by taking appropriate action, such as repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure. The Radiology Technologist enters, transmits, and reports scan results, performing various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable standards of practice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of education: Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree
- Graduate of Program in Discipline, required or validated by current licensure
- State Radiation Operators License or Temporary State Radiation Operators license
- ARRT to be obtained within 6 months of hire
- BLS Basic Life Support required within 90 days of hire
Why Choose Us
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Discounted membership rates at local fitness centers
- Continuing education opportunities
- And much more...