Radiology Technologist

Job Description:

Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Radiologic Technologists report to their assigned division manager.

Expectations:

• Complete all exams that are assigned, in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Keeping all paperwork, equipment, vehicles, organized and neat.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; informing supervisor of supplies needs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. All technologists are responsible for staying up to date on licensure.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and policies issued by Vuepoint Diagnostics.
• Documents patient care services by noting all necessary information in Rapid Rad. Also, passing along any important information to your assigned supervisor.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.