What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rad Tech I position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)?
Overview
Performs diagnostic imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.
Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretation.
Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.
Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.
Responsibilities
as reasonably achievable) standards.
Education
Associate's Degree associate degree in Radiology from approved two-year program Required
Experience
Up to 1 year Preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Current CPR Certification
Basic Computer Skills
ALARA guidelines
Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses/Certifications
State licensure required
ARRT required
Performs diagnostic imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.
Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretation.
Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.
Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.
Responsibilities
- Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
- Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
- Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to
- Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at
as reasonably achievable) standards.
- Maintains radiographic equipment and x ray rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and
- Performs various clerical duties including.
- Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, myelography, etc. Some examinations
- Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general
- Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education
Associate's Degree associate degree in Radiology from approved two-year program Required
Experience
Up to 1 year Preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Current CPR Certification
Basic Computer Skills
ALARA guidelines
Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses/Certifications
State licensure required
ARRT required