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• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Job Summary

The Radiology Tech is responsible for arranging, attaching or adjusting immobilization and supportive devices such as sandbags, binders and angle-boards to obtain the precise position, prevent patients of all ages from moving and lessen discomfort; adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to x-ray.

Duties

• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the supervision of a Radiologist and performs related duties
• Adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination; positions and instructs patients of all ages; and determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph
• Selects proper film and inserts into holder
• Positions x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from patient’s body to present clear and undistorted view and adjust collimator to direct concentration of rays on specified area
• Steps behind protective enclosure and flips switch to activate machine which automatically cuts off at the end of present exposure time
• Repeats exposure procedure from slightly different angle as prescribed by physician
• Places exposed film and patient’s identification slip into wall safe for processing by darkroom assistant
• Follows same procedure to operate mobile x-ray equipment in the Operating Room, Emergency Room or at bedside
• Must wear protective clothing
• Before internal organs are x-rayed, it may be necessary for the patient to drink barium salts or another chemical mixture to assure that the organs show clearly in the x-ray picture
• Follows the age requirements to prepare and administer these mixtures to patients
• Develops film by automatic processing
• Prepares and maintains records and files as directed
• Cleans and makes minor adjustments to equipment
• May specialize in taking C.T. Images, Ultrasound Images, Special Procedure Exams, along with taking x-rays of such specific areas of the body as chest, gastrointestinal, orthopedic or head
• Obtains knowledge of; X-ray machine units, film, fluoroscope, cameras and protective garments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.

05/17/2024

Human Resources

530.712.2137

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com