Radiology Technician

Under the direction of the department manager, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonable achievable) standards.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, pyelography, etc.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved two year program.
• Six months to be fully proficient preferred.
• ARRT registered or registry eligible.

PRN, as needed

SMH is EOE