Radiologic Technologist

Overview

The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for performing duties involving the taking of radiographs and fluoroscopic examinations of various portions of the body.

Special Instructions

Orthopedic Clinic Radiology Technician

Responsibilities

Receives patient and checks x-ray form to determine type and extent of examination involved.  Secures records and reports for patients who have been examined previously.

Secures patients from and returns to proper areas upon completion of x-ray examination or treatment.

Assists patient in preparation for examination and insures physical position for required exposure for all types of radiology.

Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures while maintaining optimum patient safety.

May mix and administer chemical mixtures orally or as enemas to render organs of the body more opaque.

In accordance with prescribed procedures, may be required to develop exposed film.  Prepare and replace developing and fixing solutions according to standard formulas.

Maintains films and records as required.

Reports all problems in equipment to Director as appropriate.

May schedule patient appointments when clerk-typist is not on duty.

Performs recordkeeping pertaining to the job.

May assist Radiologist in making special examinations.

May be required to operate mobile x-ray machine in Operating and Emergency Room or at bedside.

Retrieves and returns isotopes or radium to proper storage area.

Prepares and operates equipment for radiation therapy and records appropriate data.

Determines if levels of free radiation are within limits of safety in storage or area of use.

May prepare opaque compounds for IV administration by physician/radiologist.

Must rotate on-call as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

(Employees in this Grade have not taken registry or failed it.)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA ­approved school.

Must have state licenses as required.

Six (6) months up to one (1) year on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.