Radiologic Technologist
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LocationWest Liberty, KY, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 1 yrs
DepartmentAllied Health
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 30, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live14h ago
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Associate's Degree in Radiology from approved two-year program
Basic Computer Skills
ALARA guidelines
State licensure required
ARRT required
CPR Required
Up to 1 year experience
Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements
Skills
RIS
PACS
Basic Computer Skills
Overview
Performs diagnostic imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines. Prepares and transports patients as necessary. Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as needed for interpretation. Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS. Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.
Responsibilities
• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient’s bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) standards.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition.
• Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Assists with examinations of higher complexity such as arteriography, myelography, etc.
• Some examinations may require competence in venipuncture.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Qualifications
Education
• Associate’s Degree; associate degree in Radiology from approved two-year program Required
Experience
• Up to 1 year Preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Basic Computer Skills
• ALARA guidelines
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses & Certifications
• State licensure required
• ARRT required
• CPR Required
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