Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality - Contract

Job Summary:

Operates diagnostic radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of the body. Operates one or more specialized radiographic equipment such as Screening Mammography, Computerized Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnostic purposes.

Position: Radiology Technologist Multi-Modality

Job Responsibilities:

-Position patient and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

-Explain procedures to allow for understanding, cooperation and to reduce anxiety of patient.

-Administer appropriate pharmaceuticals pursuant to procedure, place IV's and administer enemas as required.

-Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to the patient, staff and others as necessary.

-Move radiographic equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.

-Obtain acceptable radiographic images using appropriate Computerized Radiology and/or CR/DR techniques and protocols.

-Acquire and disseminate patient information data for exam order using Hospital EMR System.

-Write information in patient charts as required or necessary.

-Perform quality control checks to ensure proper operating status.

-Reporting malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.

-Maintains examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.

-Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

-Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers.

-Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.

-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

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Required Skills & Experience:

-Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.

-Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols, CR/Film screen exposure techniques and protocols, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging technical principles and procedures.

-Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

-Ability to properly administer pharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.

-Knowledge of sharps usage practices and techniques.

-Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

-Ability to integrate the analysis of data to Client facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.

-Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.

-Ability to be detailed oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-N/A

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Required Education:

-Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

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Required Certification & Licensure:

-Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT).

-Current CPR Certification.

Preferred Certification & Licensure:

-N/A

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• ARRT (R)
• CT Experience (certification not required)

Nice To Have

• Client Equipment