What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist (PRN) position at Optim Healthcare?
JOB TITLE: Radiologic Technologist
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the X-RAY Supervisor
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned).
- Responsible for proper use of light system to get patients
- Responsible for identifying patient and exam
- Ensuring correct exam will be done if questions about what the doctor may want.
- Safely escort patient to radiology department
- Provide patient confidentiality
- Create a patient folder by placing information into the computer prior to starting the exam
- Provide patient radiation protection
- Position patient for each view ordered
- Make exposure using ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) technical factors and proper collimation
- Use QA (Quality Assurance) with each view taken to ensure correct identification of body part (L-R), acceptable technical factors and positioning
- Store each patient’s study to the Pacs System
- Ensure charges properly match exams done
- Return patient to the exam room
- Assist doctors and staff with Pac’s questions
- Make copies of film to paper, film or disks for doctors and patients
- Responsible for taking scout radiographs for MRI patients
- Assist film library with filing outside film in the computer
- Maintain proper radiation protection for self when holding patients
- Assist film library with mailing back outside film
- Provide coverage of film library when personnel absent
- Provide coverage for Saturday and evening hours
- Adhere to schedules provided weekly and monthly
- Attend seminars and read bimonthly publications
- Take direct readings tests for continuing education to keep certification current
- Performs related work as required
- Connect patient studies in the Pacs System daily