Radiology Technologist - PRN

Overview

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist will be proficient in the positioning of the patient and examining table to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. The technologist will practice radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to maximize radiation protection to patient and staff.

Each Radiology Technologist will operate CAT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT) scans of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist protocol. The Radiology Technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients’ chart.

Our primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality.

The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for additional patient care duties. This includes, but is not limited to: starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment and running patient samples, changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, and stocking linens.

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Physician and in accordance with Radiologist protocol.
• Position patients and adjusting examination tables to obtain optimum views of the requested area.
• Practice ALARA radiation safety principles, using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding, with knowledge of exposure factors to maximize safety for patients and staff.
• Operate CT (CAT SCAN) equipment to perform CT scans as directed, including administering and consenting for IV and oral contrast and monitoring for potential reactions.
• Complete and document all required paperwork and ensure proper documentation in patients’ charts.
• Perform additional patient care duties as needed (e.g., starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment, running patient samples, changing beds, cleaning rooms, stocking linens).

• Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Basic computer skills

• Current State Licensure (Required)
• Current BCLS Certification (Required)
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Preferred)