Radiologic Technologist

Core Competencies

• Perform all the duties of a Diagnostic Technologist I. 

• Capable of safely administering contrast or other imaging agents including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions.  

• Expected to assess a patient's risk for allergic reaction to contrast media and other related medications prior to administration and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns.  

• Expected to evaluate lab values prior to administering contrast media or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination.  

• Capable of providing accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language and verifying that the patient understands and agrees to the completion of the ordered exam.  

• Capable of performing ordered exams or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient's ability and comfort.  

• Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met.   

• Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient-specific issues that may impact image quality.  

• Capable of notifying the appropriate health care provider when an immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings, patient condition, or other relevant concerns that may impact patient safety or care.    

• Expected to timely complete all required post-processing, image display, and