Under the direction of the Radiology Clinical Coordinator, this individual must be able to operate all routine radiographic equipment in a safe and proficient manner. This person must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology and registered, or be registry eligible, with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. ARRT certification, if not held at time of hire, is required within 1 year from date of hire.
The incumbent must be able to produce high quality radiographs with a minimum of repeats. Must be able to handle multiple room assignments and all different types of exams on a daily basis. Must be able to communicate with physicians, patients, families, and ancillary hospital personnel. Must directly oversee all duties assigned to first year x-ray students, and indirectly oversee all duties assigned to second year students; will assist in evaluation of student progress. Will participate in performance improvement initiatives. Will assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department. This position requires 24-hour mandatory On-Call, requiring a return time of 30 minutes to the hospital when called.
The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan.
Requirements:
Vocational/Technical school required
Associate Degree preferred
BLS required
ARRT (or registry eligible)
ARRT within 1 year of hire