Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Gives straightforward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to x-ray.
- Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
- Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
- Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
Current BLS certification.
Preferred: Associate degree in radiology.
Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Nicotine
Testing - To
provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors,
as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and
will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is
positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may
re-apply for employment after six months.
