What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at Waterbury Hospital?
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Radiology and/or the radiologists, performs a variety of duties required to prepare and conduct diagnostic examinations.
- Responsible for maintaining required levels of supplies to allow for a smooth operation and flow of patients. Responsible for having assigned room cleaned and operational prior to patients entering.
- Properly identifies patients with two identifiers. Explains examination and checks for appropriateness of requisition before performing examination.
- Operates all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment associated with the Radiology Department, as well as, completes, verifies, and documents all studies performed and stored in PACS.
- Assists in the orientation and instruction of students and new personnel.
- Responsible for the proper labeling of radiographs and completion of associated documentation in our PACS and RIS systems.
- Responsible for performing all required radiographic positions following radiology protocol.
- Maintains accreditation status with ACR and MQSA standards for mammography certified technologists.
- Completes general, unit, department specifics, competencies including age specific competencies. Requirements:
- Knowledge of radiographic and fluoroscopic studies and procedures, mobile radiography/fluoroscopy, and OR radiography.
- Operating knowledge of all radiographic equipment including Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR).
- Ability to interact and effectively communicate with patients, staff, and hospital personnel.
- Ability to adapt and deal with respect of various physicians.
- Operating knowledge of computer familiarity with PACS.
- Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions.
- Required to lift and pull patients, push stretchers, and able to stand and walk.
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards.