Radiologic Technologist

Description !!$35,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW AVAILABLE EMPLOYEES!! Starting Pay: $24.33 to $36.50 DOE if RT(R) Starting Pay: $27.11 to $40.67 DOE if RT(R)(CT) Full-time benefited position working 80 hours per pay period. Days of work are nights. Weekend work is as needed. Holiday work, and night call are all variable. Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment.

Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment.

Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. JOB FUNCTIONS Works under the supervision of the Department Manager in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients including those in the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures. Using guidelines developed by the Pharmacy Department and working under the supervision of the Radiologist, dispenses CT oral contrast preps to patients Works with the PACS system to acquire, display, retrieve, and store digital images. Assists in providing PACS training for physicians and hospital staff. Uses DR (direct radiography) to produce good quality digital radiographic images.

Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Properly identifies patient, using at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment or services. Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.

Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Determines radiographic technique exposure factors. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposures to patient, self, and others. Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs to patients during procedures.

Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. Is responsible to Review patient appointments; assumes responsibility for accuracy of scheduled procedures and works with clerical staff to correct any discrepancies to ensure effective and efficient operation of the department Checks to assure prior films and reports are available and works with clerks to obtain when needed Practices AIDET and uses HEAT techniques to promote patient/customer satisfaction.

Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures. In agreement with state statue(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures. Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.

May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statues. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Pr