What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist-Certified - Weekdays 3p - 1230a position at Hardin Medical Center?
Job Summary
Maintains and uses equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
Positions x-ray equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
Uses beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Processes exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
Operates diagnostic imaging equipment.
Adjusts settings or positions of medical equipment.
Prepares medical supplies or equipment for use.
Positions patients for treatment or examination.
Processes x-rays or other medical images.
Uses or cross train to use CT equipment
Requirements:
High School diploma required. Completion of 2 year Radiology Program with Associates Degree.
Radiology Clinical internship experience required. Some work experience as a radiology technologist preferred.
ARRT (R) Current BLS/CPR.
Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations.
May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Maintains and uses equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
Positions x-ray equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
Uses beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Processes exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
Operates diagnostic imaging equipment.
Adjusts settings or positions of medical equipment.
Prepares medical supplies or equipment for use.
Positions patients for treatment or examination.
Processes x-rays or other medical images.
Uses or cross train to use CT equipment
Requirements:
High School diploma required. Completion of 2 year Radiology Program with Associates Degree.
Radiology Clinical internship experience required. Some work experience as a radiology technologist preferred.
ARRT (R) Current BLS/CPR.
Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations.
May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
