What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray/CT Tech position at The Bellevue Hospital?
TITLE: Radiologic Technologist
DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic Imaging
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR JOB TITLE: Director of Diagnostic Imaging
Position Summary
The Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians. Performs age-specific, routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. The Radiologic Technologist may assist in other areas of Diagnostic Imaging such as MRI, CT, Mammography, stereotactic and DEXA.
Essential Functions
- Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians.
- Performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices.
- Responsible for entering all orders in Order Entry.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs.
Non-essential Functions
- Assists with MRI, CT. Mammography, Stereotactic and DEXA duties, as needed.
- Assists Registration by moving patients from pre-registration status to active status.
- Assists secretary by burning CD’s for patients that require them.
- Assists with maintaining American College of Radiology accreditation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
- Valid Ohio Radiologic License.
- Has passed the ARRT certification exam and maintains current ARRT registry.
- Must fulfill weekend, holiday and call requirements
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
Mental / Emotional Demands
- Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, policies and procedures.
- Apply common sense to carry out instructions given in written or oral form.
- Ability to reason and make critical judgments.
- Must be mentally alert and detail oriented, capable of dealing with a diversity of tasks and interruptions.
- Able to organize, prioritize, and perform daily tasks with a minimum of supervision.
- Must be able to remain calm and functional in a crisis or confrontation.
Physical Requirements
Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.
