Radiology Tech (PRN)

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Job Summary

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Essential Functions

Reviews patient history and physician's orders

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice

Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate

Prepares equipment and supplies

Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment

Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary

Positions patient and performs imaging procedures

Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure

Enters, transmits and reports scan results

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Radiologic Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred

License to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of practice (if required by the state)

BLS

Experience

1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred