What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist Operating Room position at McLaren Northern Michigan?
Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies & procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. Responsibilities :
- Gives straight-forward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to X-Ray.
- Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
- Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
- Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed. Required :
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology
- Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Current BLS certification Preferred :
- Associate’s Degree in radiology
