Responsibilities:

• Performs ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures).
• Produces images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Performs procedures in a sterile environment and maintains patient safety at all times.
• Provides verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
• Assist in scheduling patients. Monitors and determines priority of patients.
• Ensures patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
• Demonstrates the care and operation of Radiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
• Assists Radiologists, physicians and surgeons with procedures.
• Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
• When applicable, knowledge in after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Immediately reports any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
• Maintains documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
• Notifies management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
• Provides instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
• Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• May be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
• Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.
• Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
• Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.
• Ability to function well in minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.