Radiology Technologist - Main Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

• Takes radiographs per physician orders.
• Exams are to be completed following procedure outlined in the routine book including signing out requests with correct information.
• All requests must contain history pertinent to ordered exam.
• Possesses ability to work in various areas within the diagnostic department of Radiology without assistance.
• Protects all patients and employees from unnecessary radiation.
• Technical factors used are to be diagnostic while not subjecting anyone to unnecessary radiation.
• Shielding is to be used on patients when doing so would not compromise the purpose of the exam.
• Evidence of coning and use of lead orientation markers is to be present on all films.
• Has knowledge of the front desk operations as well as the computer systems and reports all equipment problems to manager and Clinical Engineers.
• Schedules all exams done through the whole department - alerting a supervisor when necessary.
• Uses the centralize transport program for patient transportation.
• Looks up pertinent information in the computer systems concerning patient exams, ordering, reprinting or canceling when necessary.
• Able to interact professionally with other departments.
• Can effectively call in needed on call imaging associates as required.
• Remains available for assignment as needed.
• Assists the Radiologic Technologist Students.
• Performs operationally required duties associated with equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance (ODH, Joint Commission), ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff and hospital and departmental audits.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school, and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification.
• Years of Experience: Required
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).
• Licenses & Certifications: Technologists must have successfully graduated from a program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and be eligible for certification by the ARRT in Radiology. They must also have a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer within 4 weeks after their start date in order to begin operating RGE.