Radiologic Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.

Paintsville, Kentucky
30+ days ago

Full-time

Highlights

Overview: The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for performing duties involving the taking of radiographs and fluoroscopic examinations of various portions of the body. Special Instructions: Orthopedic Clinic Radiology Technician Responsibilities: Receives patient and checks x-ray form to determine type and extent of examination involved.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Paintsville, Kentucky
Job Type	Full-time

Description

Overview:

The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for performing duties involving the taking of radiographs and fluoroscopic examinations of various portions of the body.

Special Instructions: Orthopedic Clinic Radiology Technician Responsibilities:

Receives patient and checks x-ray form to determine type and extent of examination involved.
Secures records and reports for patients who have been examined previously.
Secures patients from and returns to proper areas upon completion of x-ray examination or treatment.
Assists patient in preparation for examination and insures physical position for required exposure for all types of radiology.
Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures while maintaining optimum patient safety.
May mix and administer chemical mixtures orally or as enemas to render organs of the body more opaque.
In accordance with prescribed procedures, may be required to develop exposed film.
Prepare and replace developing and fixing solutions according to standard formulas.
Maintains films and records as required.
Reports all problems in equipment to Director as appropriate.
May schedule patient appointments when clerk-typist is not on duty.
Performs recordkeeping pertaining to the job.
May assist Radiologist in making special examinations.
May be required to operate mobile x-ray machine in Operating and Emergency Room or at bedside.
Retrieves and returns isotopes or radium to proper storage area.
Prepares and operates equipment for radiation therapy and records appropriate data.
Determines if levels of free radiation are within limits of safety in storage or area of use.
May prepare opaque compounds for IV administration by physician/radiologist.
Must rotate on-call as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA-approved school.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must have state licensure as required.

Experience

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of radiologic procedures and imaging equipment.

• Ability to perform diagnostic imaging examinations under supervision.

• Ability to prepare patients and imaging equipment for procedures.

• Knowledge of radiation safety practices and patient protection standards.

• Ability to maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and healthcare team members.

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Employees in this grade have not taken the registry examination or have not successfully passed the registry examination.