Radiology Technologist

Primary Accountability:

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing medical exams on patients using X-rays to create images of specific parts of the body. Their duties include, but are not limited to, explaining procedures to patients, preparing patients for procedures, maintaining imaging equipment, preparing and distributing imaging results, and completing routine office duties. The Technologist will be required to take part in a call and holiday rotation.

Major Duties

• Maintains the care and safety of patients undergoing transportation and treatment.
• Uses equipment correctly to minimize hazards of electrical shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Demonstrates care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs and/or assists patients in proper gowning and prepares for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
• Determines the most suitable anatomical posture or position of the patient.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Interacts professionally and supportively with patients and/or families, providing an explanation of the procedures being conducted.
• Shows initiative in duties performed and is prompt in carrying out orders for tests and procedures.
• Instructs nursing personnel on the proper preparation for the radiological procedure.
• Shows proficiency in all routine examinations.
• Keeps current with advances and changes in the field of Radiology.
• Accurately obtains mandatory information such as a signed consent form, pregnancy information, iodine sensitivity, renal function, patient history, etc., which may have an impact on the current examination.
• Properly marks, labels, and prepares images for radiologists.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology and possess a valid license or be a Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Must be BLS certified.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
• Normal hearing, with or without hearing aids.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• The ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• The ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Work Environment

• Well-lit work area.
• Working under stressful conditions – emergency situations.
• Working irregular hours, including after hours and on call.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Exposed to offensive odors and hazards of explosive gasses.
• Exposed to a variety of electromechanical hazards.
• Work with people under all conditions.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their Supervisor or assigned charge personnel.