Job Description
Description: A radiologic technologist, or radiographer, performs medical exams with diagnostic imaging using x-rays and administers radiation therapy to treat medical conditions. Other imaging equipment they use includes computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose patients. The technologist is responsible for following the physician's orders on what part of the body patients need to be examined. Radiographers also prepare patients for the exam by moving them into position for the imaging procedures, operating the equipment, and minimizing patient exposure to harmful radiation levels. Duties and Responsibilities: Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patients chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film). Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams. Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays. Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patients condition. Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques. Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment. Prepares patient for X-ray, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures. Required Qualifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, (CT) certification preferred Licensed technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) Vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /o