Radiology Technologist

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating radiology equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Produces X-ray studies to assist in the diagnosis of abnormal physical conditions
• Positions patients, performs, and processes general diagnostic imaging procedures
• Prepares and maintains records and files as directed
• Cleans and adjusts equipment
• Operates PACs system, and acts as a resource to physicians and other clinical staff to find needed studies
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in intervention and collaboration
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization
• Ability to operate radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment with efficiency and necessary safety precautions including the Panceph machine to acquire Panoramic and Cephalometric images
• Ability to practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
• Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data
• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail
• Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and other office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skills

Education:

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required

Experience: 

Two or more years’ experience required

Licenses and Certificates:

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Arizona State License required

Registration in American Registry of Rad Techs (ARRT) required

BLS certification required

AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION

Check all that apply:

___ N/A     _X_ Neonatal (newborn)     _X_ Pediatric (birth-13)     _X_ Young Adult (14-21)     _X_ Adult (21-65)

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE

Employees are required to maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Evidence of a current and valid fingerprint clearance card must be received to begin and maintain employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 1

Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.  Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.

Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.  The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.  Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.

Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.  The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.

Children’s Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs.  This document is not intended to list all duties of the job.  It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities. Employment is at-will.