What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist PRN position at Methodist Mansfield Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC?
Performs activities of the radiology department by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Maintains patient flow, achieves production goals, and conforms to established protocols and procedures.
· Independently operates imaging equipment such as computed radiography (CR), fluoroscopy, computerized
axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS).
· Evaluates accuracy and quality of images prior to sending to PACS.
· Follows radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with governmental regulatory requirements.
· Stays informed of new medical imaging equipment and standards of patient care.
· Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field.
· Provides patient education for diagnostic testing.
· Assures diagnostic testing reports are available to medical staff.
· Wears personal protective equipment which includes apron, thyroid shield, and film badge.
· Stocks rooms with supplies and linen and maintains refrigerator, freezer, and contrast warmer logs.
· Trains newly hired technologist in the operation of job specific radiology equipment, in maintaining proper patient flow, and in following protocols and procedures.
Education/Experience:
· ARRT®
· TDSHS-MRT
· Comfortable in OR environment operating C-ARM
Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. One or two years related experience.