RADIOLOGY/CT TECHNOLOGIST - PRN

PRN

Position summary: Primarily responsible for obtaining a diagnostic radiograph while maintaining patient care and safety.

 General purpose: Patient care; quality assurance.

  Role qualifications:

Education

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science

Experience

• Six (6) months previous experience preferred but not required.

      Licenses/Certificate

• Registration/registration eligible by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist.

Position responsibilities:

• Transports patients to and from the Radiology Department.
• Assist all patients on and off the x-ray/CT tables.
• Positions patients for specific diagnostic exam.
• Regulates and controls exposure of radiation to obtain a diagnostic radiograph.
• Assist Radiologist during all fluoroscopic and special procedures.
• Documents proper patient history for all radiologic exams.
• Operates mobile x-ray equipment, CT and x-ray machines.
• Performs x-rays and CT scans on emergency callbacks, weekends, and holidays on a rotational scheduled basis.
• Competent care will be given to patients of all ages, including pediatrics & elderly.Essential skills and experience:
• CPR  certified.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Proper positioning with minimal radiation exposure to the patients.
• Proper utilization of radiation equipment to minimize the hazards of extraneous radiation exposure.
• Strong patient orientation.