Radiology Technologist – Orthopedics

• Obtain patients' clinical history and appropriate lab work, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Position and immobilize patients to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest while respecting patient ability and comfort
• Apply radiation protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others
• Perform radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment and associated accessories
• Verify informed consent and complete pre- and post-procedure documentation
• Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures
• Apply appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed
• Perform timeouts as required by policy
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications or contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation

• Associates from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
• Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)
• Patient-centered care
• Ability to monitor patient conditions during examination
• Ability to record patient medical histories
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with patients
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in Diagnostic Radiology, including proficiency in operating imaging equipment and applying radiation protection principles. Strong focus on patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.

• ARRT Certification in Diagnostic Radiology
• BLS Basic Life Support Certification
• Radiation Safety Experience
• Experience with Radiology Information System
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency

• Radiographic Procedures
• Patient Positioning
• Aseptic Surgical Technique
• Medication Administration
• Fluoroscopic Procedures

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Communication with Patients
• Conflict Resolution
• Active Listening

• ARRT Certification in Diagnostic Radiology
• BLS Basic Life Support Certification

• Patient-Centered Care
• Radiation Protection Principles
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Informed Consent
• Timeout Procedures

• Radiology Information System
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)