What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Rad Tech position at Therapia Staffing?
The Gifted Healthcare Experience \u00a0 \n \n
Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient\u2019s care, inspiring Gifted\u2019s mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing\u00a0 exceptional job opportunities ,\u00a0 day-one benefits , and\u00a0 24\ / 7 support. \u00a0 \n \n
Gifted Requirements \u00a0 \n \n
A minimum of 1 year as a Radiologic Technician (Rad Tech) with recent experience in the specialty . \u00a0 \n \n \n \n
RESPONSIBILITIES : \n \n \n
Radiologic Technicians (Rad Tech) select proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis and adjust the radiographic controls, such as kilovoltage and milliamperage, to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure.\u00a0 The Rad Tech reviews and evaluates developed x-rays, videotapes, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Rad Tech job responsibilities include, but are not limited to : \u00a0
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- Rad Techs use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations to ensure the safety of patients and perform radiographic procedures for patients in surgery.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \n
- Collect X-rays of patients\u2019 chest, limbs, or other parts of the body as requested by physicians\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \n
- Administer contrast media to patients for gastrointestinal and other special studies\u00a0\u00a0 \n
- Monitor patients\u2019 conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to the physician\u00a0 \n
