Radiology Technologist - Main Diagnostic Radiology Rotating

Job Description

Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic and portable examinations in the diagnostic department of Radiology, on nursing units, outpatient areas and the surgery department.

• Takes radiographs per physician orders.
• Ensures 95% of films are satisfactory, as measured by repeat rate.
• Completes exams following procedures in the routine book, including signing out requests with correct information.
• Ensures all requests contain history pertinent to the ordered exam.
• Is versatile within the diagnostic department of Radiology.
• Can work independently in routine room, IVP, fluoroscopy, portable (c-arm and routine radiograph), and GU.
• Performs all exams listed in the routine book.
• Protects patients and employees from unnecessary radiation.
• Uses appropriate technical factors and shielding, ensuring diagnostic quality without unnecessary exposure.
• Guarantees coning and use of lead orientation markers on all films.
• Has knowledge of front desk operations, computer systems, and reports all equipment problems to the manager and Clinical Engineers.
• Schedules all exams across the department, alerting supervisors as needed.
• Uses the centralized transport program for patient transportation.
• Looks up pertinent information in computer systems related to patient exams, ordering, reprinting or canceling when necessary.
• Interacts professionally with other departments.
• Calls in needed on‑call imaging associates as required.
• Reports all equipment problems to the clinical engineering 24‑hour phone number and communicates issues to co‑workers via written or verbal messages.
• Alerts managers to all equipment problems (paging during on‑call periods) if necessary.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Remains available for assignment as needed.
• Assists Radiologic Technologist students.
• Performs equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance (ODH, Joint Commission), ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff, and departmental audits.
• Accesses patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct imaging business, limited to records pertinent to patient care or regulatory requirements and only when necessary for duties.
• Maintains confidentiality and protection of all records, documenting access in logs, EPIC, HIM, McKesson or other available media.

For further guidance, refer to the following TCH Policies:
Policy Number 2.26.153 (Access to Protected Health Information) and Policy Number 2.26.133 (Employee Access to his or Her Own Protected Health Information).

• Graduated from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school or completed on‑the‑job training that allows certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Proficiency in patient positioning and equipment operation (x‑ray machines and printers).
• Must hold a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer and ARRT(R) certification within 4 weeks after the start date.