Radiologic Technologist (PRN) - Bluffton, SC

JOB TITLE: Radiologic Technologist

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the X-RAY Supervisor

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned).

• Responsible for proper use of light system to get patients
• Responsible for identifying patient and exam
• Ensuring correct exam will be done if questions about what the doctor may want.
• Safely escort patient to radiology department
• Provide patient confidentiality
• Create a patient folder by placing information into the computer prior to starting the exam
• Provide patient radiation protection
• Position patient for each view ordered
• Make exposure using ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) technical factors and proper collimation
• Use QA (Quality Assurance) with each view taken to ensure correct identification of body part (L-R), acceptable technical factors and positioning
• Store each patient’s study to the Pacs System
• Ensure charges properly match exams done
• Return patient to the exam room
• Assist doctors and staff with Pac’s questions
• Make copies of film to paper, film or disks for doctors and patients
• Responsible for taking scout radiographs for MRI patients
• Assist film library with filing outside film in the computer
• Maintain proper radiation protection for self when holding patients
• Assist film library with mailing back outside film
• Provide coverage of film library when personnel absent
• Provide coverage for Saturday and evening hours
• Adhere to schedules provided weekly and monthly
• Attend seminars and read bimonthly publications
• Take direct readings tests for continuing education to keep certification current
• Performs related work as required
• Connect patient studies in the Pacs System daily