Radiologic Technologist

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more!

Our Radiology team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouoroscope exams.
• Performs complex radiographic procedures and provides guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students.
• Positions patient, adjusts equipment to produce high quality x-rays, and explains various procedures to the patient.
• Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
• Assists in training radiology staff and students.
• Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
• Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
• Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
• Assists with patient/family education.
• Assumes and provides patient care for radiologic procedures.
• Anticipates potential patient crisis by continually evaluating patient during radiologic procedures.
• Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
• Assists with and performs multiple radiologic procedures in appropriate timeframe.
• Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
• Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
• Completes all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedures.
• Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection.
• Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
• Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• May participate on safety committee.
• Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
• Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
• Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and at a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience.