ARRT Technologist Mamo

Full Time Douglas, GA, US

ARRT Technologist

• The ARRT Technologist performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
• Perform a variety of tasks involved in pertaining x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body portions. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines. (ALARA)

• The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Reads and understands the English language.
  • Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
  • Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
  • Ability to process information and prioritize
  • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
  • Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
  • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
  • Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
  • Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Licensure
  • Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  • BCLS certification
  • Additional certifications may include: CT, Echo, MRI, US, and Nuclear Medicine
• Experience
  • One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Interpersonal skills
• Essential physical requirements
  • Medium:
    Exert 20 - 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/ or up to 15 lbs of force frequently - >75%
• Essential sensory requirements
• Other

• Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
• Level I
• Age of Patient Populations Served
• Neonates 1 - 30 days
• Infants 30 days - 1 year
• Children 1 - 12 years
• Adolescents 13 - 18 years
• Adults 19 - 70 years
• Geriatrics - 70+ years

• Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
  • Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients as evidenced by:

score: N/A

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation patients.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment.
• Instructs and prepares patients for examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patient accordingly.
• Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, mammograms (per license), hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, arthrograms and surgical procedures.
• Programs portable or stationary imaging equipment and makes images for a…