Transfer, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and effect the desired radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician; utilizes immobilization and other devices for holding or positioning the patient as necessary.
Provides protection to unaffected areas of the body from radiation exposure utilizing lead shield in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Calculates and selects proper technical factors such as voltage, current exposure time and focal distance based on such information as patient’s size, physical condition and suspected pathology.
Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition.
Assists physician in the performance of specialized examinations such as intravenous phelography by preparing syringes and contrast media, holding and turning patients, administering barium contrast media and passing instruments and supplies.
Selects and loads proper film.
Operates x-ray equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques.
Reviews processed film to ensure that it is of acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
Utilizes portable x-ray equipment to execute diagnostic procedures in patient rooms, surgery and in other instances where it is not feasible to transfer the patient to regular treatment room.
Ensures that films, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, statistical and billing purposes.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials.
Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
May provide guidance to students or other unit personnel in methods, techniques and procedures.