Radiologic Technologist PD

Overview

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Lead Technologist and following established procedures, performs a variety of technical radiologic procedures using standard, portable, and/or specialized x-ray equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients’ illness and injuries. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Transfer, position and instruct patients regarding the procedure to obtain the required radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician; utilize immobilization and other devices for holding or positioning the patient as necessary.
• Provide protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure using lead shielding in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Calculate and select proper technical factors such as voltage, current exposure time and focal distance based on patient size, physical condition and suspected pathology.
• Check equipment and accessories to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Assist physicians in the performance of specialized examinations (such as intravenous urography) by preparing syringes and contrast media, holding and turning patients, administering contrast media and passing instruments and supplies.
• Select and load proper film.
• Operate x-ray equipment according to the specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance with established routines and techniques.
• Review processed film to ensure it is of acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Utilize portable x-ray equipment to perform diagnostic procedures in patient rooms, in the operating room, and in other settings where it is not feasible to transfer the patient to a regular treatment room.
• Ensure that films, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for patient identification, statistical and billing purposes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and ensure examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials.
• Understand and practice ALARA principles of radiation protection, including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
• May provide guidance to students or other unit personnel in methods, techniques and procedures.

• Registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists and two years of formal training in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology are required.
• Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
• Ability to operate all types of x-ray and related equipment, push portable equipment, transfer and position patients.
• Conceptual ability to determine means of providing radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality based on specifics of each case.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

• Between one and three months of orientation and on-the-job training to become familiar with job responsibilities.

• Main Radiology Department or smaller satellite operation where there is little discomfort due to noise, dust or temperature.
• Exposed to radiation with minimal risk of illness or injury when established safety procedures are followed.
• Continuous standing, walking, pushing of portable radiographic equipment, and lifting and positioning of patients.
• Some exposure to odors from human waste and chemicals from automatic film processing equipment.

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strives to create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment for all employees.