What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Tech| Full-Time position at North Canyon Medical Center, Inc.?
Description
Under general supervision, the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic x-ray films as prescribed by physicians. They perform routine diagnostic procedures in accordance to the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle and the established standards and practices. They produce images of all anatomical structures of the body involving a variety of orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head and neck and/or body section radiography. They follow basic guidelines for positioning the patient and set machine controls as directed by State law. They produce quality images of delicate anatomical structure in performing body section radiography, work under sterile conditions in surgery, and communicate with the patient to obtain pertinent information to aide in the diagnosis of the patient. They process images using digital radiography.
Requirements
- Graduation from a School of Radiologic Science with current certification from the appropriate governing agency i.e., ARRT, ARDMS, NMTCB.
- Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment.
- Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.
- Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area(s) of assignment.
- Ability to manage a challenges work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.
- Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect).
- Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence.
- Possess the knowledge and ability to perform and assist the Radiologist with various Diagnostic procedures, Surgery procedures as well as Film Library functions.
- Utilize information provided in each departmental technical manual.
- Possess the knowledge of exam preparations required for fluoroscopic and tomographic procedures.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of various software programs within the department.
- Must have good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Must understand the methods of physics, electricity and radiographic procedures.
- Considerable initiative and judgment must be used in determining proper anatomical position and calculating exposure
