Radiology Tech. 10 Hr. 7630/7631 #12038

Job #: 12038

Job Category: Radiology/Imaging

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Variable

Facility:

Department: Radiology- Diagnostic

Pay Range: $42.31/hr. - $56.86/hr.

Open Date: 08.09.24

Close Date:

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Job Details:

• Start Date:
  
  Open Until Filled.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
  Duties &
  Responsibilities:
  
  Job Summary
  
  The Radiology Tech is responsible for arranging, attaching or adjusting immobilization and supportive devices such as sandbags, binders and angle-boards to obtain the precise position, prevent patients of all ages from moving and lessen discomfort; adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to x-ray.
  
  Duties
  
  • Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the supervision of a Radiologist and performs related duties
  • Adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination; positions and instructs patients of all ages; and determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph
  • Selects proper film and inserts into holder
  • Positions x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from patient's body to present clear and undistorted view and adjust collimator to direct concentration of rays on specified area
  • Steps behind protective enclosure and flips switch to activate machine which automatically cuts off at the end of present exposure time
  • Repeats exposure procedure from slightly different angle as prescribed by physician
  • Places exposed film and patient's identification slip into wall safe for processing by darkroom assistant
  • Follows same procedure to operate mobile x-ray equipment in the Operating Room, Emergency Room or at bedside
  • Must wear protective clothing
  • Before internal organs are x-rayed, it may be necessary for the patient to drink barium salts or another chemical mixture to assure that the organs show clearly in the x-ray picture
  • Follows the age requirements to prepare and administer these mixtures to patients
  • Develops film by automatic processing
  • Prepares and maintains records and files as directed
  • Cleans and makes minor adjustments to equipment
  • May specialize in taking C.T. Images, Ultrasound Images, Special Procedure Exams, along with taking x-rays of such specific areas of the body as chest, gastrointestinal, orthopedic or head
  • Obtains knowledge of; X-ray machine units, film, fluoroscope, cameras and protective garments
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  Other Info:
  
  Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
  
  Job Posted:
  
  08/09/2024