JOB TITLE: Radiology Technician

JOB PURPOSE:

Operate radiographic equipment; perform x-ray exams; develop and maintain x-ray reports; take electrocardiograms; schedule use of equipment and facilities; order supplies and maintenance of equipment.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform diagnostic x-ray exams including positioning patients, operating equipment, determining length and intensity of exposure, affixing protective shields, administering drugs or chemical mixtures to render organs opaque.
• Administer electrocardiograms.
• Develop films by manual and/or automatic processing.
• Schedule patients for tests and provide instruction sheets.
• Maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on x-ray equipment.
• May perform basic laboratory procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver x-rays and Radiologic reports to physicians and residents; maintain files and reports.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; order items as needed.
• Provide EKG testing when needed
• Medical records and document management as needed
• Other duties as assigned to assist the EHCW and its patients

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Service Orientation
• Independence
• Quality Orientation
• Judgment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate's degree

Experience: 3 years of work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Certification as Medical Technologist by the American Society of ClinicalPathologists is necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Proper equipment functioning and operation.
• Sterile procedures.
• Accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
• Physical and operational characteristics of radiographic, ultrasound, and/or CT scanning equipment.
• Appropriate CT scanning principles, procedures, and standards.
• Photographic development techniques.
• Electrocardiogram administration techniques.
• Proper drugs and/or chemical mixtures used to render organs opaque.
• Scheduling techniques.
• Basic laboratory procedures.
• Equipment and supply inventory practices and procedures. Skills and Abilities to:
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Safely lift, and physically manipulate patients.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Calibrate and configure radiographic, ultrasound, and/or CT equipment and associated facilities and devices in accordance with procedures and standards.
• Make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Use hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate associated equipment.
• Administer electrocardiograms.
• Administer drugs or chemical mixtures to render organs opaque.
• Develop films manually and automatically.
• Schedule appointments and provide relevant information.
• Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs on x-ray equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures.
• Provide reports and maintain files.
• Order equipment and supplies.