Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and performs clinical and research exams.
• Produces images of optimal quality.
• Provides technical assistance to physicians, technologists, visiting students and professors, industry representatives and CCHS imaging facilities
• . Acts as a specialty resource related to patient care, imaging and technology.
• Performs research component; data collection, recording and analysis.
• Assists physicians, technologist and physicist research personnel in the development and optimization of new and established imaging techniques for the advancement of clinical research protocols.
• Provides educational opportunities for residents and fellows within Radiology and other medical and surgical sub-specialties.
• During the image acquisition maintains all aspects of patient care and education.
• Participates in activities that promote safety and well being of the patients, visitors and other personnel.
• Provides instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
• Maintains a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
• Learns new technical information and skills, attends in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

  or CAAHEP Accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T. (R) (ARRT) or a Registered Diagnostic medical Sonographer (RDMS) or a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), in good standing.
• Must be certified in particular modality of specialization based on requirements of specific position.
• Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment, dependent on modality.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
• Ability to communicate well with Radiologist and Physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
• Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients, families and visitors.
• Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years recent modality experience.
• Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
• Frequent pushing or pulling of up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.