Technologist-Radiology 7 On 7 Off

About the Role

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercises judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develops an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry.
• ARRT(R) certification; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.
• New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire.
• State license as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
• Associates degree in related field.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/theory.
• Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.