Technician-Radiology

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

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• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
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• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
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• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
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• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
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• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
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• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
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• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
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• Completes assigned goals.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

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• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
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Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

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• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry.
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Preferred/Desired

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• Associates degree in related field
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Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
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• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.
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Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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• ARRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.
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Preferred/Desired