Radiology Technologist - PRN

Overview

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist will also be proficient in the positioning of the patient and examining table to obtain optimum views of the specified area of the body requested by the physician.

Technologist will also practice radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to maximize radiation protection to patient and staff.

Each Radiology Technologist will operate CAT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT) scans of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist protocol. The Radiology Technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients’ chart.

Our Primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality.

The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for additional patient care duties. This includes, but is not limited to: starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment and running patient samples, changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, and also stocking linens.

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs as directed by the physician and radiologist protocol.
• Position patients and adjust exam tables to obtain optimum views of requested body areas.
• Apply ALARA radiation safety principles, use beam-restrictive devices, provide patient shielding, and select appropriate exposure factors.
• Operate CT scanners to acquire diagnostic CT scans as directed by the physician and radiologist protocol; administer and obtain consent for IV and oral contrast; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Complete necessary paperwork and ensure accurate documentation in the patient’s chart.
• Provide additional patient care duties as assigned (e.g., starting IVs, drawing blood, operating laboratory equipment, processing patient specimens, changing beds, cleaning rooms, stocking linens).

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology;
  At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience
• LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
• COMPUTER SKILLS – Basic computer skills
• CERTIFICATE/LICENSES – Current State Licensure (Required);
  Current BCLS Certification (Required);
  Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Preferred)