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General Description:
Under general supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, performs X-ray examinations and fluoroscopic procedures to produce X-ray images of patient organs and body areas to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties as necessary.
I. Major Responsibilities:
- Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.
- Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
- Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan. Seeks out interpreter services if needed.
- Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
- Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as required.
- Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
- Operates or positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Reviews and evaluates images or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Records, processes and maintains patient data, documents and treatment records, and sends to PACS.
- Collaborates with other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses to conduct special procedures or complete administrative duties.
- Informs supervisor of equipment problems or supply needs.
- Performs all duties with strict adherence to and compliance with government regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Works with students and follows all guidelines and policies associated with students.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
- Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program.
- Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program. Must maintain licensure on an annual basis.
- CPR certification.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible.
- Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations.
- Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients.
- Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
Preferred:
- Prior experience as a Radiology Technologist.