Radiology Technician PRN

Essential Job Functions

• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements
• Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonable achievable) standards
• Maintains radiographic equipment and rooms in proper working condition
• Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel
• Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, pyelography, etc.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved two year program
• Six months to be fully proficient preferred
• ARRT registered or registry eligible