Radiographer Technician

Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, and surgery procedures according to standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physician orders. Ensures equipment is present and accounted for at the beginning and end of each shift.

1. Performs general diagnostic radiologic procedures utilizing standardized positioning and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety.
2. Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist.
3. Completes proper identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
4. Exercises judgment in selecting and computing machine settings to compensate for variances such as patient size, age, sex, and tissue density.
5. Positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
6. Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
7. Maintains imaging equipment by performing scheduled tests and cleanings and documenting all results. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
8. Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.

• Required: Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of relevant experience in radiology Required
• CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• CRT-Bone Densitometry (BD) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Bone Density Sites Upon Hire preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required