What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Amergis?
The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic procedures and activities to create detailed diagnostic images that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. They collaborate with members of the radiology and healthcare team to promote total patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs all radiologic procedures, following exam protocols on neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Completes paperwork and computer-related duties
- Analyzes scans, interprets results, and discusses them with patients
- Assists radiologists, staff physicians, nursing, and hospital personnel with radiological services
- Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
- Checks equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular daily basis and per facility protocol
- Keeps supplies current, clean, and replenished
- Processes film, evaluates for technical quality, and ensures accurate patient identification and side labeling
- Greets patients, verifies patient identification, and physician orders
- Obtains, correlates, and documents clinical history prior to the start of examination
- Transports patients and informs nursing units of patients' departure and arrival
- Holds medical and other sensitive information in confidence
- Knowledge of radiation safety measures and protection to comply with government regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned or necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or its equivalent certification
- Certificate, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's degree in Radiology Technology if required by state/contract
- Current ARRT license preferred
- State specific licensure if required by state/contract
- One-year relevant experience as a radiology technologist preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
