What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech position at Tanner Clinic?
Description
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Radiology Technologist at our East Layton location. This is a full time position, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m - 5 p.m.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Education: Graduate of a CAHEA approved school of Radiologic Technology and/or JRCERT accredited school.
Experience: Two or more years of experience as a Radiology Technologist.
Other Requirements
Performance Requirements:
Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to disease and radiation in the course of performing the work.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment, including C-arms, and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients.
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Radiology Technologist at our East Layton location. This is a full time position, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m - 5 p.m.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
- Use equipment and accessories; employs techniques and procedures; demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self and staff.
- Select proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis, utilizing established protocols.
- Check radiographs for clarity of image, proper patient identification; correct markers used; annotation of images. Repeat radiograph when needed.
- Review x-ray order for specifics including correct body part and pertinent history. Contact physician office for clarification regarding order.
- Asses situations; exercise care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
- Maintain required records including daily log books and monthly reports. Perform daily equipment warm-up procedure and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit is in good working order. Complies with safety standards outlined by state laws.
- Act as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.
- Clean, maintain and report equipment repair issues to ensure that the equipment is repaired quickly.
- Maintain radiographic department supplies.
- Prepare patient for fluoroscopy procedures; Assist with arthograms; obtain consent; explains to the patient what is involved in the procedure including risks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of a CAHEA approved school of Radiologic Technology and/or JRCERT accredited school.
Experience: Two or more years of experience as a Radiology Technologist.
Other Requirements
- A.R.R.T. registered or registry eligible.
- Possess current Utah State Radiology Technologist license.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess ability to work independently during urgent care hours.
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of radiographic procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform radiograph procedures including body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
- Knowledge of exposure factors.
- Knowledge of HIPAA.
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
- Ability to lift and position patients for the type of radiographic procedures required.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to disease and radiation in the course of performing the work.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment, including C-arms, and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients.
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