What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech Inpatient - As Needed position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
Radiology Tech
12 hour shifts, varies.
As Needed
Performs a variety of Radiology tests for patients of all ages. Applies principles, theories and techniques of Radiology to provide reliable test results. Ability to work with patients of all age groups (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) Radiology techs must be able to demonstrate knowledge of a variety of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic equipment, including set-up, utilization, troubleshooting and proper care of equipment, assemble all relevant patient data including but not limited to clinical history, identify, assess and resolve problems for overall process improvement, prepare room and equipment and review all clinical requisitions and verify orders.
Education - Associates Degree in Radiology or its equivalent.
Experience - N/A
Licensure/Certification - ARRT in radiography. Licensed in Maryland as a Radiographer. Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, radiographic techniques, and radiation protection concepts and techniques. Knowledge of radiographic physics. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to determine machine parameters to achieve optimum radiology images. Ability to examine radiology images for the purpose of evaluation techniques, positions, and other related qualities. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment with patients during radiographic procedures. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum images of desired anatomy. Skill in safe and efficient operation of radiology equipment.Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date. Ability to determine proper sequences and protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
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