Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologist or radiologist, operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department radiographic routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings and processes images following the procedure. Performs limited radiographic procedures according to Montana State permit limitations.

Essential Job Functions

•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the

mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.

•Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance

with standards established by the institution, state and according to limited

permit State statute.

•Performs non-complex procedures and radiographs using

the appropriate department routine as ordered. Performs examinations using all

the general radiographic equipment. Ensures that all exams are checked by the

registered radiologic technologist for critique and approval.

•Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by

the particular examination or patient needs and processes the necessary

radiographs.

•Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the

patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and

transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of

radiation safety for patients, self and co-workers. Assists the patient at the

end of the examination.

•Informs management, lead technologist, or registered

rad. tech of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff,

patients and physicians. Assists with the Quality Improvement program, assists

with technique chart and stocks and cleans their assigned room daily. Maintains

adequate inventory of all required supplies by informing appropriate personnel

for acquisition

•Performs a variety of clerical and filing tasks, as

required, such as working up patients, image file maintenance, and completing

the appropriate paper work following each examination

•May float to various departments, clinics and off site

facilities to fulfill staffing needs.

•Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and

development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental

and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant

to job performance.

•Performs other duties as assigned or need to meet the

needs of the department/organization.