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Description
Job Summary and Qualifications
Obtains quality radiographs of patients within the department as well as with portable equipment in an acceptable timeframe.
Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Operates radiographic equipment safely and competently.
Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech and PACS). Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physician’s orders are verified.
Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
Prepares examination rooms for radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation. Maintain room cleanliness and neat appearance of work areas and dressing rooms.
Assists the radiologist in administering medications, contrast agents and all types of care to the patient.
Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. markers on images, technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS.
Assists Diagnostic Supervisor with PACS clean up. i.e.: Clean CR plates, erase cassettes, close and send exams from workstations, etc.
Completes and maintains personal educational requirements.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patient information according to Policy and Procedure.
EDUCATION
Required
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT for licensure
Requires trauma experience and enough experience to make decisions independently, Siemens scanners (we only have Siemens CT scanners)
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: (required)
Required Licensure: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with advanced level certification in CT and Massachusetts Radiologic Technologists License in Radiography and CT.
Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider
Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technology , American Heart Association Basic Life Support
