Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current/valid registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT)
• Current Full Scope certification and State Licensure
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (with prior approval)
• Minimum of 3 months of previous experience within a healthcare setting
• Successful completion of initial MA onboarding program within 90 days, annual skills fair, and in-services for site specific tasks

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs, hearing and vision screens.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Perform clinical diagnostic x-rays and prepare completed studies for provider review.
• Perform all required processor and equipment maintenance and quality control processes.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, self and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
• Position patients and take X-ray of specific parts of the patients body as requested by the physician.
• Process film and check X-ray for clarity of image; retake when necessary. Distribute X-ray to appropriate medical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school of radiologic technology
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in radiologic technology