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Technologist-Radiology 7 On 7 Off

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#Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Radiology #Diagnostic Procedures #Radiography #Medical Imaging #ARRT(R)#Hospital Protocols

Quick overview

Operates radiology equipment to perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. Responsible for implementing treatment plans, maintaining a safe work environment, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Requirements summary

Requires completion of an ARRT-accredited radiography program and current ARRT(R) registration or status as a new graduate. BLS certification and a state license are required, along with an associate degree in a related field.

associate degreeprofessional certificateEquipment MaintenanceTreatment PlanningPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationPatient PositioningDiagnostic ImagingRadiologic ProceduresQuality Data Collection

Job description

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
Completes assigned goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Associates degree in related field

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired ARRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.