What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist I position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role Overview
Provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging across various hospital areas, including emergency, surgery, and bedside services. Performs radiologic exams following departmental protocols, ensuring patient positioning, immobilization, and optimal imaging. Reviews clinical history and previous studies, consulting with radiologists and nurses as needed. Ensures patient safety by verifying identities, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to safety goals. Prepares sterile fields, contrast agents, and supplies, assisting radiologists during procedures. Post-processes images, transmitting them to PACS, and maintains equipment functionality. Delivers compassionate patient care, providing safety instructions and minimizing radiation exposure. Supports resuscitation efforts during emergencies, maintains room cleanliness, and shares on-call responsibilities. Engages in ongoing education and departmental meetings.
Qualifications & Skills
Provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging across various hospital areas, including emergency, surgery, and bedside services. Performs radiologic exams following departmental protocols, ensuring patient positioning, immobilization, and optimal imaging. Reviews clinical history and previous studies, consulting with radiologists and nurses as needed. Ensures patient safety by verifying identities, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to safety goals. Prepares sterile fields, contrast agents, and supplies, assisting radiologists during procedures. Post-processes images, transmitting them to PACS, and maintains equipment functionality. Delivers compassionate patient care, providing safety instructions and minimizing radiation exposure. Supports resuscitation efforts during emergencies, maintains room cleanliness, and shares on-call responsibilities. Engages in ongoing education and departmental meetings.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate’s degree in radiologic technology or equivalent experience
- Radiographer license and radiologic technologist certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in trauma, fluoroscopy, or surgery is preferred
- Perform diagnostic imaging procedures accurately and efficiently
- Review orders and clinical histories to ensure quality imaging
- Maintain patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality standards
- Assist radiologists during procedures and operate imaging systems
- Post-process images and ensure proper documentation
- Maintain equipment and supplies, reporting malfunctions
- Provide compassionate patient care and safety instructions
- Participate in emergencies, resuscitation, and on-call duties
- Engage in continuing education and departmental activities