What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician (Hiring Immediately) position at Affinity Home Health Care Inc?
Role Overview
Provides radiographic procedures adhering to professional and departmental standards to support patient diagnosis and care.
Responsibilities
Provides radiographic procedures adhering to professional and departmental standards to support patient diagnosis and care.
Responsibilities
- Performs imaging exams with appropriate techniques, positioning, and protocols to ensure optimal results.
- Assists in training radiography students and communicates effectively with patients for informed consent and procedure explanations.
- Recognizes and addresses clinical or emergent issues to ensure safety and exam quality.
- Accurately identifies and tracks patients and files, maintaining proper documentation within the Radiology Information System.
- Maintains radiation safety standards, uses protective shielding, and ensures patient safety during procedures.
- Prepares and maintains imaging rooms, supplies, and equipment following safety and operational standards.
- Stays current with technological advances through continuing education and participates in departmental initiatives.
- Recent hospital radiologic technologist experience preferred.
- Ability to perform on-call, shift, holiday, and weekend duties.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
- Strong communication, confidentiality, crisis management, and customer service skills.
- Licensed in DE with a Delaware State Radiation license and BLS certification.
- Associate's Degree in a related field required.