Radiology Technologist I -Full Time 36 hours -Flexible Schedule

Radiology Technologist I
-Full Time 36 Hours
-Flexible Schedule

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Eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of radiographic examinations and related procedures to produce quality images/films for use in diagnostic evaluations. Prepares patients for exams using general and specialized radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment, camera, portables, c-arms and other ancillary equipment. Complies with all radiation and other safety related rules and regulations, and participates with physicians in the more complex procedures involving insertions of catheters and/or administration of contrast media.

Assists in the Emergency Department on the evening, afternoon and weekend shifts.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs radiographic exams. Receives orders for designated radiologic examinations and prepares room; checking to assure that all required equipment, supplies are on hand. As required, transports patients on stretchers or wheelchair to and from examining rooms and other areas.
• Positions patients on table or in appropriate standing/sitting posture. Required to lift, move, position and stabilize totally incapacitated patients. Arranges, attaches and/or adjusts immobilization or supportive devices, such as sandbags, pillows, binders and related appliances.
• Checks and adjusts for proper voltage, amperage, duration of exposure, etc.; making any required computations and calibrations. Activates machinery and takes required number of exposures. Repositions patient between exposure. Radiographs all body areas, such as head, chest, spine, abdomen, extremities, etc.
• Processes films using automated equipment. Transports portable equipment to inpatient units or Operating Room and takes required exposures at bedside.
• Assists radiologist and/or other technologists, to extent of capabilities, in carrying out the more complex special examinations, such as angiograms, bronchiograms, biopsies, etc. Assists in administration of opaque media orally, by injection, by enema, etc.; preparation of sterile trays, special timing of medications and/or filming, precise position of patient and equipment to capture remote or difficult to obtain highlights, use of special ancillary equipment, etc.
  
  Assist with procedures involving insertion of pacemakers, Swan-Ganz catheters, etc.
• Determines by prescribed criteria type of contrast media to be used for patients.

Maintains radiation safety.

• Maintains radiation exposure levels to minimize patient dose. Adjusts x-ray equipment for proper centering, angle of exposure to designated body area. Arrange shielding devices.
• Stands behind protective barrier or wears lead apron to meet Alara requirements. Protect visitor and general public from unnecessary radiation exposures.

Maintains communication.

• Explains procedures to be performed to each patient. Gives preparatory instructions. Provides reassurance to anxious patients. Reads reports to authorized staff over phones. Answers inquiries and provides requested assistance on matters dealing with Ultrasound, CT Scan, Nuclear Medicine and MRI services. Maintains high level of quality control.
• Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition. When using portable equipment in Operating Room during surgical procedures, follows all regulations/procedures dealing with sterile techniques and related matters.
• Maintains sterile techniques when preparing contrast media for injection and sterile trays for…