RadiologyTechnologist

Operates radiology equipment to produce radiographic images of the body for diagnostic routine purposes.

Positions radiologic equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of the examination.

Takes x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

Retrieves radiologic orders from and inputs related data into electronic medical record.

Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.

Escorts patients to the dressing and x-ray rooms

provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.

Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

Positions patient on examining table and adjusts positioning devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

Operates specialized equipment according to protocols under limited physician supervision.

Provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs on a decentralized basis.

Moves radiograph equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors

such as time and distance

based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.

Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devises

patient shielding skills

and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.

Obtains acceptable radiologic images using CR/DR techniques and protocols.

Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements

following manufacturer’s instructions

troubleshooting malfunction

maintaining equipment inventories

and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor

or Radiology IS personnel.

Maintains examination rooms and orders and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs

such as contrast and administering first aid using the emergency crash cart.

Supports department/hospital goals through personal improvements and educational attends mandatory in-services and meets department education modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical

professional manner for process improvement.

Maintains professional standards in conjunction with those practice standards recommended by societies such as ARRT and ASRT.

Assists with monitoring the patient’s level of moderate sedation in conjunction with procedure performed and individual patient’s clinical state.

Initiates additional patient comfort measure/alternatives for sedation

Assures informed consent has been obtained on the patient prior to the start of the procedure and all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient’s satisfaction.

Actively participates in the Universal Protocol for all invasive procedures.

Performs appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician or Radiology Assistant.