Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to perform all radiologic exams and other special/fluoroscopic procedures within the scope of license.
• Ensures radiation safety by following the principle of ALARA in all aspects of radiographic/fluoroscopic exams.
• Determines the most suitable anatomic position and shielding of patients following department policy and protocol and clinician orders.
• Instructs and prepares patients for imaging examinations.
• Reviews and processes images for storage by ensuring the proper views were obtained according to department protocol.
• Ensuring that appropriate contrast agents, if required, are administered and documenting activities related to their use, in line with state and institutional policies.
• Consistently screens patients and knows the proper procedure when there are contraindications.
• Practices consistent patient safety measures ensuring the right patient, right dose/rate and right procedure/site/side.

Regulatory Requirements

• Completes annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations related to their department and, as appropriate, to the hospital.
• Current certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiography; ARRT (R).
• Current certification by the State of Florida.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.