X-Ray Technologist

Summary

Department: General Radiology

Shift timings: 23:00-07:00 Monday to Friday

Per Week: 40 Hours

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Essential Functions

• Recognize the quality of the diagnostic services and the patient’s well being as the primary responsibilities of the Radiographer.
• Prepare and stock work are as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assure a safe and clean environment for patients at all times.
• Assure the “two step” identification of all patients and checks that any required diet preps have been followed before proceeding with any requested examinations. Explain the procedure and provides necessary instructions to the patient.
• Transfer and properly position patients for examinations in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician orders and in accordance with departmental protocols. Conduct all examinations safely in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Produce optimal images at all times considering the size and abilities of the patient to fully cooperate as required.
• Produce optimal images and reviews all radiographs for optimal positioning exposure, patient identification and marker before releasing the patient.

Required Skills
X-Ray Technologist
Work Authorization

• Green Card
• US Citizen

Certifications & Clearance Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Ascension Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)