What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Conway Medical Center?
Position Summary:
The Radiology Technologist (RT) will perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiology Technology required.
Experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic exposure required.
- Proficiency in radiation protection practices required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Registered as a Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) required.
- Certification with the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
- Responsible for operating x-ray equipment and adjusting equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques.
- Explain x-ray procedures to patients.
- Position patients for each anatomical view.
- Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
- Accurately process images for optimal quality and match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
- Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.
- Rotate through the on-call schedule with the other technologists and complete.
- Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
- Consistently display effective verbal communication skills.
- Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
- Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.