Radiologic Technologist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic nursing duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.

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The Radiologic Technologist is responsible to perform Diagnostic imaging exams and radiology tasks. Ensuring that department quality standards, safety and compliance and regulatory requirements are met on a daily basis.

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Assure appropriate utilization of Radiation Protection prescribed by safety standards is utilized.
Consistent use of AIDET system for excellent service.
Analyzes patient’s general body size, physical condition and age to accurately perform radiologic examinations.
- Prescribe ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis of outpatients.
- Perform a wide variety of radiographic procedures accurately, independently, efficiently. May include EKGs and Dexa Scans at some locations.
- May conduct on the job specific training for new and existing team members to ensure understanding of the job, responsibilities, policies and procedures.

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As a Radiologic Technologist, your work involves much more than performing diagnostic exams; you also ensure a positive experience by making patients feel respected and secure. The Radiologic Technologist performs ionizing radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in a variety of environments, according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique and patient care. Central to the success of this role is the ability to handle stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.

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Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
- Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
- Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
- Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Requirements & Skills 3

Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
- Current applicable state license in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology required.
- Registered Radiological Technologist A.R.R.T. (R) required.
- BLS/CPR Certification: Personnel providing direct care in patient care and diagnostic areas are required to acquire and maintain BLS/CPR certification.

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The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for supervision of the clinical education portion of program, as well as the placement and supervision of students at the clinical site. To achieve this goal, it expected that the clinical Radiologic Technologist will make regular visits to clinical sites where students are being trained, will cultivate new clinical sites and maintain positive relations with existing clinical sites.

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Master’s degree required.
Graduation from an accredited program or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area.
Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Possession of current Radiologic Technologist (RT) credential
- Possesses current state license.
- E xpertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
- Two (2) years of practical experience in the Radiography field.

Job summary 5

We are seeking a Radiology Technologist who will perform multiple imaging procedures to assist physicians in the detection and diagnosis of disease and injuries.

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High School Diploma -OR- GED
Current Board of Medical Imaging Temporary License
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) certification
- Computer skills and knowledge of keyboard functionality
- Knowledge of various types of X-ray machine operations
- Working knowledge of a hospital based Radiology Department and interactions with other departments, nursing units and physician offices

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Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures at a technical level requiring little supervision, to include interventional, trauma, OR, and all routine diagnostic exams and procedures.

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Consistently produce quality images in a variety of settings, i.e. interventional, trauma, OR, portables, C-arm, diagnostic exams.
Assists in monitoring and documentation of conscious sedation and procedures.
Assists physicians during procedures to include setting up sterile trays, providing patient support, fluoroscopy.
Start peripheral IVs for intravenous contrast or medication under the supervision of a physician and upon completion of approved IV certification. Responsible for annual review for IV certification.
Develop/maintain respectful relationships with all customers, both internal and external.
- Follows radiation protection standards and practices ALARA.
- Document equipment problems in service logs and initiates service calls to biomed.
- Provide documentation of professional credentials and maintain education records. Includes copying ARRT and State credentials, providing copy to Director for record keeping in OneStaff, and placing a copy in Education Manual.

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Registered ARRT
State certification
- Two years Radiology experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with PACS system preferred

Job summary 7

We are looking for a Radiologic Technologist.

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - ARRT (R) required.
- Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist.
- BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- Associates degree in Radiologic Sciences or Graduate from AMA approved school.

Job summary 8

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Radiologic Technologist who operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. The Radiologic Technologist positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

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Associate's Degree in radiological technology
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT)
Board of Medical Imaging Radiologic Technologist License
American Registry of Technologists (ARRT) certification
- Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT)
- Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT) in floroscopy: Preferred
- Venipuncture certification: Preferred

Job summary 9

The function of the Radiologic Technologist position within the Department of Diagnostic Imaging is to perform all phases of technical diagnostic imaging.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Perform diagnostic imaging studies, Radiation safety, Effective use of equipment, Record maintenance, Infection control, Quality control, Compliance, Patient Communication, Contrast media, problem solving, judgment, teamwork and taking initiative.
Operates X-Ray equipment used to capture and develop images for the purpose of medical diagnosis.
- Promotes Medical Center's mission statement by delivering high quality, cost effective, family-oriented service.
- Helps to create a collaborative environment by integrating education, research and clinical leadership.
- Work with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

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Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program that meets current qualifications to take and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) board examinations in Radiography upon hire
Student candidates must obtain the RT (R) (ARRT) certification within 6 months of their hire date
Candidates must have a current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) temporary license for student hires and permanent license for registered hires
Must have a valid OHSU approved Basic Life Support BLS card
- Ability to speak clearly, demonstrate patience and understanding of patients' needs
- Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of patients and internal customers
- Use of personal computers, copiers, phones, and fax machine

Job summary 10

We are lookinf for a Radiologic Technologist to join our hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Prepare patients, exam room and procedure tables using technique which are categorized as dirty, clean, sterile or aseptic.
Assure that sterile supplies, contrast media, and other required supplies are on hand for each procedure.
- Perform complex interventional radiology procedures to include diagnostic angiograms, angioplasty, stenting, embolizations, thrombolysis, biopsy/drainages, and other highly specialized IR procedures.
- Provide guidance and assists in the training of students and civilian technologists in Interventional Radiology principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques and equipment.
- Educate patients and family members about procedures.

Requirements & Skills 10

Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Diagnostic Radiology/Radiography.

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