Radiology - X-ray Tech

Profession: Diagnostic Imaging

Specialty: Radiologic Technologist, CT Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift:

Experience: Minimum 2 years CT experience

License: Current Registration by the ARRT (R)(CT) or its equivalent

Certifications: CT registered

Description:

Must be CT registered, not just experienced.

Consistently provides quality patient care in a professional atmosphere while performing radiographic and CT procedures with accuracy and professionalism as prescribed by a physician.

Acknowledges the special needs of patients, including pregnancy, trauma, and elderly patients.

Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time to minimize patient and staff exposure and to effect quality diagnostic images.

Properly positions patients to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by the physician.

Properly shields to minimize radiation to patients and staff and to ensure a safe environment.

Determines proper protocol according to the ordering physician and the radiologist for CT exams.

Maintains proper technique according to ALARA for both adult and pediatric patients.

Properly positions patients to obtain optimum images of the body part requested.

Determines proper protocol for MRI exams according to the ordering physician and radiologist.

Consistently uses the MRI safety questionnaire to check for safety of the patient before allowing entry into the MRI room.

Properly positions patients for optimum images of the body part requested.

Transports patients to and from the department and assists patients from bed or gurney to the exam table.

Ensures that any required consent forms are signed prior to examination and obtains pertinent and adequate history on all patient exams.

Obtains and fills out proper reaction sheets and histories as necessary for all patients and advises the physician of allergies as warranted.

Practices sterile techniques and cleanliness at all times to prevent cross-contamination.

Performs radiographic procedures in the operating rooms, emergency rooms, recovery room, and patient rooms using portable equipment in a safe and efficient atmosphere.