Radiology Technologist

Position Summary: Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Gives straightforward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to x-ray.

Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician. Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.

Performs other related duties as required and directed. Lead Essential Functions and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role): Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities. Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.

Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.). Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes. Orients and/or trains new staff.

Problem solving capabilities. Subject matter expert/technical leadership. Work flow/distribution of work.

Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department. Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or GED. Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.

Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Current BLS certification. Preferred: Associate degree in radiology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Position/Subsidiary Specific: Physical Requirements: (X) Additional requirements detail available upon request __ Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers, and small tools. Although sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. __ Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. _X_ Medium Work: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more. __ Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. __ Very Heavy Work: Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. X-Ref: D.O.T. - U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration