Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality

Job Summary

Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of the body. Operates one or more specialized radiographic equipment such as Screening Mammography, Computerized Tomography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnostic purposes.

Job Responsibilities

• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by the physician.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding, cooperation, and to reduce anxiety.
• Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals pursuant to procedure, place IVs, and administer enemas as required.
• Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation exposure to the patient, staff, and others as necessary.
• Move radiographic equipment into specified positions and adjust equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computerized Radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.
• Acquire and disseminate patient information data for exam orders using the Hospital EMR System.
• Write information in patient charts as required or necessary.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure proper operating status.
• Report malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.
• Maintain examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.
• Exercise independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
• Work directly with patients and/or customers, and with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction, as well as with other healthcare professionals and staff.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, CR/Film screen exposure techniques and protocols, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
• Knowledge of sharps usage practices and techniques.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to integrate the analysis of data to develop knowledge, concepts, or interpretations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
  
  

Required Education

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
  
  

Required Certification & Licensure

• Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current CPR Certification.