Radiological Technologist

Warren General Hospital; Warren (Warren County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren General Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to prepare patients for procedures and escort them to rooms, providing clear instructions and aiding in positioning for radiographs. You will ensure safety, complete paperwork, and communicate findings with radiologists within a hospital setting.

The role involves operating radiologic equipment, adjusting exposure settings, and taking images while adhering to safety and procedural standards.

Qualifications

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Assists in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
• Ensures patient care, safety and comfort during exam.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Positions equipment and adjusts exposure time and distance per examination specifications.
• Adheres to safety measures and protection devices for patients and team.
• Maintains sterile technique for operating room and interventional procedures.
• Completes paperwork and input data in Hospital Information System.
• Transport patients as needed and assist as required.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintains competency and performs assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Radiologic procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

C-Arm

DEXA

Portable X-ray

Operating Room

Job description

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Ensure patient care, safety and comfort during exam. Complete necessary paperwork for image interpretation and reporting results, communicate concerns with the radiologists, providers or radiology director

Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety. Understand the basic principle of radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis. Make proper image exposure and check for adequate penetration, positioning, etc. (Equipment includes but is not limited to, portables, Cysto, C-Arm, DEXA, Operating Room and ECC Trauma Room)

Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.

Possesses adequate knowledge of sterile technique to do operating room and interventional procedures.

Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions appropriately to Manager or Director.

Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms and paper work pertaining to examinations; charge for procedure and supplies; input related data in Hospital Information System.

Patient transport as necessary.

Perform and maintain competency as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school education or equivalent

Graduation from an approved two-year (or more) school of Radiologic Technology

Current Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or, for new graduates, registry eligible