What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech Imaging Cartersville position at Harbin Clinic?
Job Summary:
Radiology technologists, sonographers and nuclear medicine technologists fall within the broad scope of a radiology profession. Using radiation in the form of x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, radiographers assess, diagnose, and treat patients for a variety of injuries and diseases. Often part of a medical team, radiographers are typically involved in initial patient evaluation and testing, providing diagnostic and evidentiary data for physicians. They are responsible for preparing and safely positioning patients in order to get the most accurate images. Tasks may range from assisting a radiologist with advanced preparation and testing to administrative tasks, such as organizing work schedules and maintain patient records. Other tasks include maintaining exam room equipment and supplies, maintaining documentation as required by ACR and ICANL, completing accurate coding of radiologic procedures and having the accurate knowledge of commonly used CPT codes. The technologist may specialize in many different modalities such as Mammography, CT, MRI, US, Fluro, Dexa, Nuclear Medicine and C-Arm for Epidurals.
Similarly, US sonographers also assist physicians with data images designed to identify issues with internal organs using noninvasive sound waves. Sonographers may specialize in several areas, including women's health, vascular technology, or echocardiography.
Requirements:
1. High School Diploma/GED
2. Associate's Degree from an approved Radiology Technology Program or certificate from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists program.
3. Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
4. Continuing Education is required to maintain ARRT/ARDMS certification.
5. Current Basic Life Support certification.
Radiology technologists, sonographers and nuclear medicine technologists fall within the broad scope of a radiology profession. Using radiation in the form of x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, radiographers assess, diagnose, and treat patients for a variety of injuries and diseases. Often part of a medical team, radiographers are typically involved in initial patient evaluation and testing, providing diagnostic and evidentiary data for physicians. They are responsible for preparing and safely positioning patients in order to get the most accurate images. Tasks may range from assisting a radiologist with advanced preparation and testing to administrative tasks, such as organizing work schedules and maintain patient records. Other tasks include maintaining exam room equipment and supplies, maintaining documentation as required by ACR and ICANL, completing accurate coding of radiologic procedures and having the accurate knowledge of commonly used CPT codes. The technologist may specialize in many different modalities such as Mammography, CT, MRI, US, Fluro, Dexa, Nuclear Medicine and C-Arm for Epidurals.
Similarly, US sonographers also assist physicians with data images designed to identify issues with internal organs using noninvasive sound waves. Sonographers may specialize in several areas, including women's health, vascular technology, or echocardiography.
Requirements:
1. High School Diploma/GED
2. Associate's Degree from an approved Radiology Technology Program or certificate from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists program.
3. Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
4. Continuing Education is required to maintain ARRT/ARDMS certification.
5. Current Basic Life Support certification.
