Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Radiology Technologist

Location : San Angelo, TX 76903

Contract : Permanent

Shift : Tuesday-Friday (8AM 5PM)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Performs high quality radiology procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)