Radiation Technologist

Radiology Technician is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all radiologic procedures in the facility.
• Obtains the highest quality of work with concern for patient safety and comfort.
• Operates imaging equipment and performs diagnostic fluoroscopy on patients as ordered by the physician utilizing proper positioning.
• Applies principles of radiation protection.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical quality.
• Calculates and regulates equipment using established techniques and experience.
• Assists physician with imaging procedures.
• Operates mobile fluoroscopy equipment in the procedure room and OR.
• Maintains safe, orderly work area and practices using safety factors.
• Controls inventory and purchase of supplies in assigned area.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of field using continuing education and in-service.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement process and activities including the areas of safety, infection control, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, documentation, compliance with OSHA standards and risk management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment to provide a safe environment for patients, physicians and staff.
• Ensures equipment is maintained per recommended requirements.
• Demonstrates start up procedures, calibration of equipment and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of using hardcopy devices, written and/or other recorded formats.
• Regularly inspects equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Maintains log book pertaining to radiation.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety to provide a safe environment for patients, physicians and staff.     
• Ensures radiation monitoring devices are used at all times.
• Monitors results of monitoring devices.
• Monitors efficacy of shielding devices.
• Recognizes when control limits have been exceeded and takes appropriate action.
• Provides for staff education as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate awareness of age specific development needs for the population served as it is related to the performance of department duties.
• Outpatient Surgery:  Physical Demands (lifts up to 50 lbs)
•  Works on computer, uses telephone
• Works on computer, uses telephone
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing,
• Sitting, light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to bend downward at the waist, be able to kneel.
• Required to wear lead protection during work day

1. Interdependent Partnering

• Good communication skills. 

2. Mastering Complexity

• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.  

3. Technical/Functional

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of Perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications. 

4. Education

•   Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
•   Successful completion of BLS course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.