Registered Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Diagnostic Imaging

Schedule / Status : Varies; Full Time

Standard Hours / Week :

40

General Description :

Under the direct supervision of a radiology technological supervisor, performs radiographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation in the x-ray department, operating room and emergency room.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology care based on established standards. DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by : The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
• Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines for the correct agent, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions. Completes all necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
• Selects proper technical factors, positioning and equipment to optimally demonstrate patient anatomy and corresponding pathology. Uses department protocol for positions selected. Demonstrates good judgment of acceptable completed exam quality in the absence of a supervisor.
• Ensures patient and personal radiation protection by ascertaining pregnancy status when indicated, using gonadal shielding when appropriate and practicing ALARA principles (time, distance, shielding) of dose reduction.
• Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries and other defined responsibilities that may vary from technologist to technologist.
• Uses patient immobilization devices to prevent patient motion and provide for patient safety, transports patients when needed.

Requirements : Formal Education :

Work experience :

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations :

Full Time Benefits :

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including :