About

• Description
• This position is in an outpatient setting. The schedule is Monday-Friday, no nights, no weekends, not on-call.

• GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray images as directed by physicians or nurse practitioners and performs routine diagnostic procedures.

DUTIES PERFORMED

• Constantly positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays following established procedures.
• Constantly instructs patients regarding procedures. Observes patients for vital signs during x-ray examination.
• Constantly follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
• Constantly selects length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual patient basis.
• Frequently examines radiologic image for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion.
• Frequently authorizes release of patients upon completion of radiologic examination.
• Constantly maintains x-ray examinations rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
• Frequently expose and send image via digital system (PACS) to physician for reading and interpretation.
• Occasionally cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment.
• Responsible for daily/monthly log reports.
• Responsible for maintaining spreadsheet of all exams for billing purposes.
• Responsible for ordering own supplies and maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for all outside/loan out images.
• Constantly maintains patient confidentiality.
• Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, workshops and CE credits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of course in radiologic technology approved by the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.
• One year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred.