What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Procedures Radiologic Technologi position at HOPCo?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Determines the patient x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from the physicians.
- Provides assistance to the physicians or other Rad Tech’s in the performance of more complex procedures.
- Positions the patient on the examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by the physician.
- Explain procedures to the patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
- Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed and patient medical histories, views taken and technical factors used.
- Prepares and sets up the x-ray room for the patient. Assures that sterile and non-sterile supplies are present and in working order.
- Positions the x-ray equipment and adjusts the controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
- Completes quality control activities, monitors equipment operation, and report equipment issues to the manager.
- Coordinate the work of other Rad Techs when procedures require more than one person.
- Performs general administrative tasks such as answering telephones, scheduling patients or pulling films.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.
EDUCATION
- Associates Degree in Radiology Technology and current ARRT certification.
EXPERIENCE
- Two - four years experience with special procedures in a hospital or clinic environment.
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