Radiology Technologist Per Diem

About This Role

Administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, performing various radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures while ensuring patient safety and accurate data acquisition for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes
• Perform a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Acquire and analyze data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner
• Prepare, administer, and document activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy
• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Postprocess images and data
• Verify archival storage of exam data
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Provide optimal patient care

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Current BLS certification
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred

Nice to Have

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging

Benefits

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