What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technologist position at NurseStaffing?
Description :
Radiology technologists ensure a patient's diagnostic X-rays are performed correctly. They assist doctors by preparing a patient for the exam, explaining the exam procedure to the patient, and positioning the patient correctly so that the body can be appropriately radiographed.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
- Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures, and procedures of the division.
- Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures.
- Recognizes and promptly reports patients motor abnormalities, including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
- Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
- Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the "right" or "left" side.
- Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
- Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
- Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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