Job Requirements
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Medical Director the staff radiographer performs radiographic procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply ionized radiation prescribed by physicians for radiologic diagnosis.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Graduate from American Medical Association (AMA)-approved School of Radiologic Technologist
Experience
- Zero- three years' experience at technologist level
License/Registration/Certifications
- Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Certification
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Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist License
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
Core Job Responsibilities
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Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body portions. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
- Evaluate X-Ray images for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence per protocol and appropriately label. Complete appropriate documentation on all systems, mark review and transmit to PACS in a timely manner.
- Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures, starting IV's, delivery of oral contrast and injecting contrast, when applicable.
- Assist radiologist/physicians with fluoroscopic X-ray and interventional procedures in the department and other areas where portable radiographic equipment is utilized
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Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills.
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Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area
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Properly utilize accessory equipment such as injectors, patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations
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Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and/or written clinical history to the radiologist and other healthcare professionals.
- Assists in training of new staff and students during clinical rotations
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Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures
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Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner
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Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities
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Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols
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Rotating call schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable
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Ensure correct charging of procedures and supplies daily
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Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.
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Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities
- Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager
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May be assigned to cover additional shifts as required to meet departmental needs
