RADIOLOGY TECH

SUMMARY: Technologist will have a variety of job skills which include being proficient in plain film of all anatomy, portable x-ray work, C-arm for surgery and pain clinic, EKG’s, and CAT SCANS. Experience in PACS system use and computer work will be desirable, telephone etiquette and scheduling patients is a very important part of the job. Organizational skills, the ability to make decisions, problem solving, and confidence is required. Taking call for the Radiology department will be required and scheduled by the Department Head.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following, but is not limited to any other duties or tasks that may be assigned:

• Rotation of Call with a 30 minute response time
• Take orders from Physicians and carry out proper testing
• Work with a variety of departments in a Professional manner
• Keep informed as to new ideas and procedures for improving work methods and flow of work
• When exams are completed results of the testing will be given to the physician in a timely manner along with distributing reports and scanning in reports
• Proficient at performing CAT Scans with or without contrast. Eventually becoming registered would be a requirement.
• Perform EKG’s
• C-arm and Portable x-ray work
• Performs quality assurance/quality control as directed by supervisor
• Able to use PACS system and software. Route images and burn CD’s
• Ability to adapt to change and new services that are implemented in Radiology Dept.
• Prolonged standing /walking with reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and considerable lifting.
• Maintain patient records, logs, stats, and reports and adhere to HIPPA policies
• Attend Professional Development meetings through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in Radiology
• Participate in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required and may serve on professional/civic service organizations as a hospital representative
• Adhere to dress code and other hospital wide policies
• Complete mandatory in-service requirements
• Wear name tag and radiation badge while on duty
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Scheduling patients and coordinating appointments

Cleaning work area, exam table and equipment with hospital approved cleaner