Minimum Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and have completed 15 of the mandatory clinical competences required by the American Registry of Radiology Technology.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: CPR Certification.
Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of radiation producing machines. Working knowledge of CR/Film-Screen exposure techniques and protocols. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Position patient and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedure to allow for understanding, cooperation, and to reduce anxiety of patient. Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices; and patient shielding skills to minimize radiation to the patient, staff, and others. Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computed Radiology and/or Film/Screen techniques according to set Quality Control Standards. Acquire and dissimulate patient information data for exam order using Hospital Ulticare System.
Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.
Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job Dimensions: None.