Radiologic Technologist

General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Help patients feel comfortable during the entire process.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.

Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and

operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients

2. Implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for

radiological diagnosis.

3. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s

body as requested by physicians. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.

4. Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.

5. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws,

rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.

6. Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining

equipment repairs.

7. Maintains supplies and orders as necessary.

8. It is an essential function of this job to be kind, respectful and thoughtful to others while you are performing the

duties that make up this job.

Education:

• LMRT
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Previous experience as X-ray technician preferred.