Radiological Technologist

Responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment for assisting radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Duties

• Sets up and operates radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
• Adjusts and sets radiographic controls, such as kilovoltage and milliamperage, to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure; regulates the length and intensity of film exposure.
• Positions and restrains patients; and takes X-rays of patients chest, limbs, or other parts of the body as requested by physicians.
• Implements infection control procedures for the work area.
• Checks X-rays for clarity of image, and retakes X-rays when needed.
• Develops, fixes, washes, and dries exposed films using film processing and drying equipment.
• Maintains required records such as patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
• Distributes films to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by-laws, rules, and department policies.
• Performs radiographic procedures for patients in surgery.
• Cleans maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining repairs needed to equipment.
• Protects patients and other personnel from radiation hazards.
• Administers contrast media to patients for gastrointestinal and other special studies.
• Makes medical appointments with community hospitals for patients needing special examinations such as CAT scans, ultrasounds, and nuclear medicine.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
  • Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
  • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
  • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from the executive team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic radiographic procedures
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, film apparatus, and film processing techniques
• Knowledge of how diseases and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically
• Knowledge of hum anatomy
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required
• Ability to set up and operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment