What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGY TECH - GOSHEN RADIOLOGY - FT DAYS position at ANDERSON HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all time. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines.
To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the Maryville Imaging’s Patent’s Rights policies. Knowledge of the needs of patient according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
- Provides age specific and population specific care, supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity
- Uses proper positioning and technical factors to obtain high quality images
- Accurately identifies images and includes patient history
- Correlates accurately contrast media and dosage to exam
- Proficiently operates radiographic equipment
- Assists physicians, and other technologists with procedures
- Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards
- Documents and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam information
Qualifications
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification/Licensure: Formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school.
Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.
Experience Requirements:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Extensive walking, standing, pushing and/or lifting medium to heavy weight. Exposure to radiation.
Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues: All procedures or other job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
