Radiology Technologist

Summary

The Radiologist Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Diagnostic Radiology department and throughout the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique
• Administer contrast media using proper technique and according to department policy
• Utilize assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactions
• Utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits
• Review patient's chart for confirmation of physician's orders and follows written and/or verbal protocols and instructions
• Follow department, NRG, and State policies and regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure
• "ALARA"
• Educate the patient, and family when necessary, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcome
• Performing visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel
• Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to appropriate supervisor
• Performing procedures as the schedule requires and rotate call
• Performing other duties as assigned
  
  

Summary Of Other Job Duties And Expectations

• Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
• Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
• Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties
• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments
• Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.
• Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling, when necessary, to ensure patient care
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: The Operations Manager, though may also receive work from Radiologists, the Administrative Director of Radiology, and the Senior and Clinical Leads
• Supervises: None
• Responsibilities: N/A
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology
• Preferred Education: N/A
• Experience: Previous experience as a registered technologist is preferred, but will accept a new graduate
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must be ARRT registered or registry eligible; applicants who are registry eligible must be registered within three months of employment. Must be BLS certified.