SCH IMAGING TECH I

Essential Duties

• Take x-ray images of specified body/parts as ordered, following established procedures.
• Prepare patient and adjust equipment.
• Position and instruct patient regarding procedures.
• Provide Radiologists with necessary information for exam protocol and interpretation.
• Greet patients and process orders for patient exams.
• Respond to inquiries concerning the activities and operation of department by referring to established policies and procedures.
• Perform imaging in a PACS environment including digitizing films for viewing, interpretation and storage on PACS.
• Transport patients.
• Use immobilization and protective devices in accordance with standard practice.
• Lead protective devices to protect parts of the body not in the central ray and to reduce exposure to radiation.
• Automatic radiation shielding (collimators) at all times.
• Provides educational and training expertise as needed to support the community based Radiological Technology program and other school system initiatives.

Job Requirements

• CT Certification required with 15 months of hire.
• Work Experience: 1 year of X-Ray experience within a clinical setting.
• PREFERRED: CT experience.
• Education: Graduate of an approved school/program of Radiological Technology.