Radiologic Technologist Radiology Department PRN Days

Qualifications

Education

• Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology upon hire required Or
• Associate's Degree preferred

 

Experience

• 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred
• 1 year or more OR experience strongly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) required upon hire And
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in 6 months required And
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required

Position Responsibilities

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

 

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
• Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID

 

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors
• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

 

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
• Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

 

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