To perform exams in the Radiology Department, as ordered by the attending physician. This may include X-rays, CT, and/or EKG exams. Technologist must also alternate night and weekend call with other technologists unless other arrangements have been made.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology School. 
• Must be registered as a current member of the ARRT, or registry eligible.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in any form including electronic, written, or verbal.
• Professional attitude, leadership role and team member abilities. Maintain a positive professional role throughout the facility and community.
• Familiarizes self with and adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing the day-to-day exams of the Radiology This includes X-ray, CT, and EKG exams.
• To be knowledgeable and proficient in the areas of x-ray, CT and EKG exams.
• If additional training is necessary, technologist must be willing to attend educational classes and/or training within the area of need. This includes the need for additional training due to advanced technology in the Radiology fields to keep current in the medical field.
• Promote and maintain a professional, efficient, productive, and friendly atmosphere for patients, co-workers, and physicians.
• Maintain diagnostic imaging equipment and materials.
• Positioning patients for diagnostic imaging examinations
• Advising and supporting patients.
• Following physician order to ensure accuracy of image capture
• Shielding patients from unnecessary exposure to X-rays or radiation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The work area is mainly in the Radiology Department, but may include ICU, Acute Care, Long Term Nursing Care, Emergency Room, Surgery, and the Clinic. Age of patients varies from neonates to geriatrics. The department is staffed 10 hours per day with call after regular hours during the week and/or weekends.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion, occasional lifting and/or transporting of patients. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and good eye-hand coordination. Requires working under stressful conditions at times and exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation.