Radiology Technologist I, Weekend Package

About the role

The main purpose of a Radiologic Technologist WEP is to produce the best quality radiographs on a patient of any age, in a very caring and timely manner and covering weekends as described in this job description.

Responsibilities

• Works every weekend to include Friday 1130 to 2000 and Saturday and Sunday from 0700 to 1930
• Takes call on Saturday and Sunday from 1930 to 0700
• Performs CT scanning independently
• Performs venipuncture for CT procedures independently and safely operates a power injector for CT procedures
• Performs radiologic procedures independently
• Operates DR for processing x-ray images independently
• Operates all radiation emitting x-ray equipment independently (general rad room, portable x-ray machine, digital fluoroscopy room, mobile C-Arm) utilizing appropriate technique factors based on the patient’s age, size, and body habitus
• Operates independently in a sterile surgical environment utilizing the mobile C-Arm and/or portable x-ray machine
• Completes all required competencies in the time allowed
• Answers telephone calls and utilizes the phone system and all computer and software systems proficiently
• Always follows the necessary patient identification procedures to ensure the “correct patient, correct procedure, correct date” is ensured
• Fulfills radiation protection procedures per policy
• Communicates to patients in written and verbal form in order to properly explain procedures as well as gather pertinent information prior to performing certain procedures
• Supervises radiography students in the performance of departmental functions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an Accredited Radiography Program (JRCERT or equivalent)
• Current Iowa Permit to Practice Radiography
• Current ARRT registration in Radiography
• Current BLS certification
• Experienced in CT operations
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document