Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Medical Imaging Supervisor and the Radiologist; the Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of Radiologic imaging procedures. Employee utilizes appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the Medical Imaging needs of all patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completes appropriate paperwork and worksheets as required
- Effectively communicates and coordinates patient procedures and care to the patient, with the radiologist(s) and other staff as appropriate.
- Follows departmental policies and procedures, government guidelines and accrediting regulations:
- Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and CMG policy.
- Attends departmental meetings and mandatory in-services. Is responsible for maintaining current licensure/certification for state and national boards, as well as meeting continuing education requirements.
- Provides Clean and safe work environment for patients and staff
- Maintains accurate documentation and records
- Performs imaging procedures
- When applicable, prepares/instructs patient about contrast media and examination technique.
- Administers contrast media effectively and safely per established procedures.
- Is flexible in changing work hours and willingly accepts other assigned duties to meet departmental needs.
- Assumes responsibility for critiquing images and documentation of patient history
- Maintain orderliness, cleanliness and sterile technique in compliance with established Universal Precautions.
- Performs equipment quality control
- Supports a teamwork environment, demonstrates professional behavior, and provides excellent internal and external customer service
Required Education & Experience:
- Current ARRT registration and MRTBE state certification required
- Experience in Dexa preferred
- Current BCLS CPR certification
- Two years’ experience working in Radiology preferred
- Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiological Technology School required