Radiologic Technologist

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

• Responsible for critiquing images for quality and notifying the Radiologist, Chief Technologist, or Supervising Technologist of significant exam is requiring immediate attention while the patient is undergoing the examination.
• Follows all established guidelines, any alterations must be done with the approval of the Radiologist on duty.
• Independently accomplishes procedures and handles deviation in work assignments in line with the previous experience and observations.
• Uses judgement and initiative, relying on established protocols and past practice when a difficult decision must be made.
• Must be able to perform common exams listed below:
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Skull
  • C-T-L Spine
  • Upper Extremity
  • Lower Extremity
  • Fluroscopic Studies
  • Portable Studies
  • OR Imaging procedures
• Must adhere to 2024 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards /guidelines
• Prepares contrast material for fluoroscopic and special procedures under the direction of the Radiologist for the purpose of performing imaging examinations.
• Must be continuously on the alert for the patient’s condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
• Ensures that all documentation required for the completion of exams is done in VISTA CPRS. 
• Must be certain patient identification and requests are identical.
• Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist. If deletion for VISTA is required, the proper documentation must be presented for deletion of images from the medical record through the PACS Administrator and/or ADPAC Coordinator.
• Help to maintain effective control for the Radiology Department by coordinating organizing and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the department.
• Continuously works to develop a cohesive and effective team with other areas of the Radiology Department and with other areas of the entire facility to expedite quality patient care.
• Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies for general Radiology are available to meet workload demands. 
• Assures that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies, with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner
• Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order prior to use.
• Removes and tags defective equipment and notifies DRT Supervisor or Chief Technologist. 
• Responsible for making routine calibration on equipment.
• Keeps abreast of technological advances in the Radiology field.
• Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain and active status with the ARRT.
• Completes all education in TMS in timely manner.
• Mains certification in BLS.
• Work with Medical Support Staff to schedule and prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients while performing studies.
• Obtain pertinent diagnostic examinations for the ordering provider.
• Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Includes the maintenance of patient registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system.
• Properly identifies patient images. Essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The Technologist must be certain the patient ID band and the request is identical.
• Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number.
• Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.

• Education: Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Experience: Minimum two years experience in specialty.
• Certification: RT Certification from ARRT is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
• License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S. and/or certification as required. 

Vighter was founded in 2005 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business (SDVOSB) to provide critical medical support for Federal government healthcare programs operating around the world. Early on the company supported programs in high-risk locations overseas like Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Colombia, and others. Today Vighter has healthcare staffing and medical support operations throughout the United States while continuing to serve government clients overseas.