Radiology Technologist

Job description

Position Summary:
The Radiology Technologist (RT) will perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body.
Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiology Technology required.

Experience
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic exposure required.
• Proficiency in radiation protection practices required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) required.
• Certification with the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Responsible for operating x-ray equipment and adjusting equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques.
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients.
• Position patients for each anatomical view.
• Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
• Accurately process images for optimal quality and match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.
• Rotate through the on-call schedule with the other technologists and complete.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal communication skills.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
• Exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.