Radiologic Technologist

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and Diagnostic Team Leader, the Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures with a high level of technical expertise. This role ensures exceptional patient care, image quality, radiation safety, and strict compliance with departmental, facility, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostic Imaging & Patient Care

• Procedure Execution: Perform general diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with established imaging protocols and policies.
• Pediatric Care: Deliver high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and specialized care tailored specifically to pediatric populations using Family-Centered Care principles.
• Technical Precision: Apply appropriate positioning techniques, technical factors, and imaging equipment settings to achieve optimal diagnostic results on the first exposure.
• Patient Monitoring: Maintain continuous attention to patients during procedures, assisting with and supporting various complex diagnostic imaging workflows as needed.
  
  

Radiation Safety & Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Strict adherence to all federal, state, and facility radiation safety regulations, heavily emphasizing ALARA principles, proper shielding, collimation, and patient/operator protection.
• Dose Tracking: Monitor and carefully document Dose Area Product (DAP) as required by compliance guidelines.
• Documentation Integrity: Ensure flawless patient identification, dosimeter badge compliance, and proper documentation on all images and examination records.
  
  

Documentation & Information Management

• Data Archiving: Process, transfer, archive, and maintain patient imaging studies and related records seamlessly.
• HIPAA & Security: Maintain accurate patient examination records in strict compliance with facility, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
  
  

Training & Team Responsibilities

• Staff Mentorship: Orient and train radiology students and new employees on local workflows and safety measures.
• Professional Development: Participate in departmental in-services, staff development activities, and complete all required annual education and competency metrics.
• Collaboration: Contribute positively to the department's team environment, communicate operational or scheduling concerns to the Team Leader, and participate in holiday call coverage as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of radiology experience.
• Pediatric Experience: 100% Required. Proven, hands-on clinical experience managing and positioning pediatric patients is a mandatory constraint for this role.
• Certifications:
• Current certification as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current CPR certification requiring hands-on, instructor-led skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of modern diagnostic imaging procedures, radiographic equipment, and proficiency with Radiology Information Systems (RIS).
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, including professional phone etiquette and the ability to ease patient/family anxiety.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Cross-training or advanced experience across multiple diagnostic imaging modalities.
  
  

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