Radiology Technologist

Shift: Evenings

Job Summary: Coordinates and performs diagnostic radiography procedures to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Assesses patient condition as to the procedure to be done.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy and strives to ensure high Image quality.
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensures proper film identification.
• Records pertinent data on Radiologic requisitions at all time (Pt. Number; symptoms; diagnosis).
• Shows strong patient care skills.
• Prompt and courteous.
• Ability to coordinate workload with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of film quality and ability to repeat film as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital-related information.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with department staff, physicians, hospital staff, patients and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned, transporter, darkroom tech, secretary, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure exam documentation and charges.
• Demonstrates proper response and reliability for “On Call” coverage.
• Identifies each patient and reviews each patients requisition for exam consistency and clinical diagnosis.
• Coordinates radiographic examination to ensure quality and continuity of patient care and assists with the management of the workflow in absence of supervisor.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees, healthcare professionals and students.
• Ensures proper patient safety, comfort and care through use of support devices.
• Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first through implementation of physician’s orders.
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of the Radiologist.