Radiologic Technologist (PD)
Job Summary
Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. 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.
Education & Experience
- Associate's Degree in radiologic technology (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography (ARRT-R) (Required)
- Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice (Required (in CA and HI))
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
- Fluoroscopy license in state of employment (Required (in CA within 6 months of hire))
- Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) (Required)
Key Responsibilities
- Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
- Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.
- Prepares equipment for use as needed.
- Prepares examination rooms for patient exams.
- Positions patients for imaging exams.
- Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
