Radiology Tech FT40 - Benefits / OPERS / $5,000 Sign-On-Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Radiology Technical Employees

MAIN FUNCTION :

Operate under the direction of the Imaging Services Director, and / or Manager. For clinical direction the Medical Director of Radiology will have direct influence over the tasks performed. The Imaging Services Technologist will perform exams that include Diagnostic Testing, Therapeutic Exams, and Moderate Interventional Procedures.

All Technologists will be responsible to identify the correct patient for the exam, evaluate the physician order for accuracy and pertinent clinical information, and perform a complete, accurate, quality; Diagnostic or Therapeutic exam. It should be known that the patient population whom the exam is performed on may vary from neonate to geriatric. Upon completion of the exam the Technologist will be required to complete the paperwork (computer completion) and inform the Radiologist the examination is available for interpretation. The technologist at times based on patient workload volume may be required to assist and manage other responsibility demands as requested by Imaging management. The Technologist will at all times be responsible for maintaining a HIPPA compliant, safe environment for each patient they serve.

RESPONSIBLE TO : Director of Imaging Services, as well as the Manager of Imaging Services

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS :

• Excellent intrapersonal skills
• Maintained BLS certification (Must be maintained while in the position)
• Technologists are required to be registered –

For Radiographic, CT, MRI, Cardiac Cath Lab, Bone Density, Mammography, and Special Procedures Lab the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will be the credentialing organization accepted. Registered Technologists in Imaging Services wishing to transfer to a different modality are permitted to transfer with the expectation they become registered within 18 months of their transfer date .

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES :

Unit Specific Requirements :

Radiation Generating Equipment

POSITIONS – Diagnostic X-Ray Technologist

Key Functions

Perform appropriate tube warm up practices

Practice ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) methods to minimize radiation exposure to patients and coworkers

Evaluate the physicians order for accuracy