Job Summary: This position is responsible for operating X-ray, fluoroscopic, mammography, and computed tomography equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards. Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs. Maintains clinical supplies and orders as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Job Responsibilities for CT tech:
1.Operate CT scanners to produce cross section images of internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.
2.Technical knowledge in cross sectional anatomy
3.Transfers patients to CT table and transporting when necessary.
4.Perform diagnostic CT scan of all patients.
5.Adjust patient positioning.
6.Prepares patient for radiological procedure.
7.Obtain detailed patient history and obtains appropriate waivers and forms.
8.Ability to start an IV.
9.Ensure patient safety, including prescreening or contraindication to radiation and contrast injections.
Primary Job Responsibilities for Mammography tech:
1.Performs high quality mammography exams, making appropriate technical adjustments for body size and habitus, age, and past medical history.
2.Participates in ensuring compliance with MQSA regulations.
3.Demonstrates the ability to operate mammography equipment.
4.Interacts with patient, explaining procedure thoroughly and answering any questions as appropriate.