Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Radiation Technologist for busy pain clinic.

Principal Job Functions :

Prepares patient for x-ray; explains procedures to patient and / or family; prepares room, equipment and materials as needed.

Positions patient, use C Arm

Practices radiation protection / safety techniques to limit exposure to patient and medical staff.

Adjusts equipment controls; determines proper voltage and exposure time; administers routine x-ray exams.

Observes patient and machine during procedure; reports unusual occurrences to physician.

Documents procedure performed in patient record.

• Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment; maintains inventory and orders supplies.

Performs x-ray quality assurance tests and maintains x-ray quality assurance records.

Reports any problems with x-ray equipment promptly to physician; notifies Office Supervisor of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as directed.

Education and Experience :

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technologist program required. Current certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.