PRN X-Ray Technologist

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT : Health Services- Imaging Department

SUPERVISOR : Imaging Coordinator

SALARY RANGE : $23- $33

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Part time

ALL APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR HEALTH SERVICES POSITIONS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 AND MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE VACCINATION CARD PRIOR TO BEING HIRED

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

JOB SUMMARY : This position is responsible for digital film radiography of the head, neck, spine, chest, and extremities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prepares room, equipment, and materials as needed for patients.
• Cleans and disinfects mammography room and equipment.
• Assesses the developmental needs of patients from infant to geriatric and adjusts service, treatment and instruction appropriately.
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific radiology exams. (adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient, adjust lead shield, uses collimation of x-ray beam, utilizes accessory equipment to acquire images and selects a proper image size.)
• Review and evaluate x-rays to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Explains procedures to patients to insure safety and comfort during the procedure.
• Knowledgeable in DR techniques.
• Knowledgeable in radiological quality control.
• Prepares images for a reading by radiologist.
• Knowledgeable in the teleradiology system in use.
• Knowledgeable in I H S / RIS system of RPMS.
• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Keeps work area clean. Maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties; writes reports and schedules patients for examinations.
• Participates in clinic wide quality improvement activities and programs as directed.
• Gives patient instructions as to the type of preparation needed for all types of imaging examinations.
• Responsible for entering reports after read by radiologist.

RADIATION SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, blood borne pathogens and patient body fluids.

Note : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.