Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality
Pacer Group
- Eufaula, Alabama, United States
- Eufaula, Alabama, United States
About
Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of the body. Operates one or more specialized radiographic equipment such as Screening Mammography, Computerized Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnostic purposes.
Job Responsibilities: -Position patient and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
-Explain procedures to allow for understanding, cooperation and to reduce anxiety of patient.
-Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals pursuant to procedure, place IV's and administer enemas as required.
-Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to the patient, staff and others as necessary.
-Move radiographic equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
-Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computerized Radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.
-Acquire and disseminate patient information data for exam order using Hospital EMR System.
-Write information in patient charts as required or necessary.
-Perform quality control checks to ensure proper operating status.
-Reporting malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.
-Maintains examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.
-Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
-Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers.
-Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Required Skills & Experience: -Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.
-Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, CR/Film screen exposure techniques and protocols, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical principles and procedures.
-Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
-Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
-Knowledge of sharps usage practices and techniques.
-Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
-Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
-Ability to be detailed oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Education: -Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certification & Licensure: -Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT).
-Current CPR Certification.
Preferred Certification & Licensure: -N/A
Languages
- English
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