Radiology Technologist

Summary

The Radiologist Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Diagnostic Radiology department and throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique

• Administer contrast media using proper technique and according to department policy

• Utilize assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactions

• Utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits

• Review patient's chart for confirmation of physician's orders and follows written and/or verbal protocols and instructions

• Follow department, NRG, and State policies and regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure

• "ALARA"

• Educate the patient, and family when necessary, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcome

• Performing visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel

• Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to appropriate supervisor

• Performing procedures as the schedule requires and rotate call

• Performing other duties as assigned

Summary of Other Job Duties and Expectations

• Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

• Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

• Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties

• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments

• Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.

• Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

• Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette

• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling, when necessary, to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: The Operations Manager, though may also receive work from Radiologists, the Administrative Director of Radiology, and the Senior and Clinical Leads

• Supervises: None

• Responsibilities: N/A

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology

• Preferred Education: N/A

• Experience: Previous experience as a registered technologist is preferred, but will accept a new graduate

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must be ARRT registered or registry eligible; applicants who are registry eligible must be registered within three months of employment. Must be BLS certified.