Radiology Xray Technologist - VVMC

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
• Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
• Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
• Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.
• Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Maintains infection prevention standards.
• Explains standard procedures and answers patients' questions.
• Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
• Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
• Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
• Modality Specific:
• Performs radiographic procedures using both stationary and mobile radiographic equipment.
• Responsible for appropriate set up of the x-ray room and manipulation of equipment, and proper placement of patient for procedure.
• Ensures proper image capture of skeletal structure requested for diagnosis and treatment purposes.
• Processes and develops exposed x-ray film and creates x-ray CD copies for review and interpretation.
• Quality:
• Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
• Affirms the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of service.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates of Applied Science or other related fields.
• Certificates and Licensure: MRTBE, ARRT - Required upon date of hire or within six months of date of hire; BLS (American Heart Association) - Required.
• Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.