Radiologist Technologist

Job Description – Radiology Technologist

Classification FSLA - Non-Exempt - hourly

Salary Grade/Level/Range

Experience, Certification, within company pay structure. $36-$38hr

Reports to: Manager of Pain Clinic

Summary/Objective

Radiology Technologist demonstrating competence in x-ray/fluoroscopy skills(C-arms) among other imaging equipment. Ability to coach the patient through a scan and use computers to collect information about their health. Ability to keep patients and medical staff safe by appropriately preparing an exam room. Responsible for educating patients about the purpose of the scan and answer questions.

Work Environment

This job operates in a medical office facility. This role routinely uses standard medical equipment such as C-arms/fluoroscopy and office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines and fax machines.

Essential Functions

Performs high quality fluoroscopic/C-arm images, proficient in procedure preparation, assembles necessary supplies.

Practices radiation safety for self and patients. Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to the principles of radiation protection.

Maintains established safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Reports infractions to supervisor.

Excellent communication skills required with the ability to explain to the patient compassionately and accurately procedural information. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Ability to clearly communicate test results to doctors and staff.

Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Technical knowledge with the ability to calibrate and maintain radiology equipment. Ensures that equipment properly functions. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Ability to spend many hours on their feet. Must physically be able to handle patients and assist with getting them on and off the table.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, with a courteous and friendly demeanor.

Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.

During fluoroscopic down time, assists in ancillary staff duties, which may include rooming patients, turning over patient areas, patient call backs, and any other duties delegated.

Inspects lead aprons for tears or damages.

Restocks new supply inventories in procedure rooms.

After testing is complete stores data on the PAC system.

Wipe down the suite and equipment used for procedure and prepare suite for next patient.

Sweep and mop the floor daily.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to assist patients on and off the exam table. Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 80 percent of work time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a contingent/part-time position. 3 Days a week 24hrs per week. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - None

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Accredited Radiology Program for equivalent. Radiologic Technologist license. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) or equivalent. and have a current BLS for healthcare provider CPR or CRP/AED certification.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee must adhere to approved policies, procedures, and philosophies.