Radiology Tech

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Works as part of a team including the Chief Technologist, Administrative Director, and Radiologists to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients to include fluoroscopy, general diagnostic, operating room, trauma room, and portable procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Able to prioritize exams/ Recognizes what needs to be done.
• Able to manipulate all Radiographic equipment including Paragon, CR, and PACS
• Cleans and stocks assigned area.
• Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• Reviews physician orders and ensures correct exam is ordered.
• Obtains and documents pertinent patient history.
• Communicates with patient and exhibits patience and empathy
• Adheres to established Radiology, timeout, sterile, and post procedure protocols.
• Undertake and perform radiology examinations requested to a high level of radiographic skill
• Adhere to Radiation Safety protocols.
• Be punctual in reporting for your shift and on a call out.
• Wears name badge and dresses according to LCMH policy
• Participates in the department on call rotation including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Promote a pleasant, enthusiastic, and caring attitude with co-workers and patients.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Have a flexible approach to all duties within the team and be available for extra shifts.
• Do not condone nor promote negativity.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Registered Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or registry eligible.
• Current La state licensure for professional imaging technologists.
• CPR certification.
• Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU’s as stipulated by the AART.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
• Must be adaptable to change, decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Ability to concentrate on detailed work with constant interruption; to understand and relate to specific ideas.
• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to work multiple hours while wearing a mask.