Radiology Technologist I, Weekend Package

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The main purpose of a Radiologic Technologist WEP is to produce the best quality radiographs on a patient of any age, in a very caring and timely manner and covering weekends as described in this job description.

• Works every weekend to include Friday 1130 to 2000 and Saturday and Sunday from 0700 to 1930
• Will take call on Saturday and Sunday from 1930 to 0700
• Performs CT scanning independently.
• Performs venipuncture for CT procedures independently and safely operates a power injector for CT procedures.
• Performs radiologic procedures independently.
• Operates DR for processing x-ray images independently
• Operates all radiation emitting x-ray equipment independently (general rad room, portable x-ray machine, digital fluoroscopy room, mobile C-Arm) utilizing appropriate technique factors based on the patient’s age, size, and body habitus.
• Operates independently in a sterile surgical environment utilizing the mobile C-Arm and/or portable x-ray machine.
• Completes all required competencies in the time allowed.
• Answers telephone calls and utilizes the phone system and all computer and software systems proficiently.
• Always follows the necessary patient identification procedures to ensure the “correct patient, correct procedure, correct date” is ensured.
• Follows all radiation protection procedures per policy.
• Must be able to communicate to patients in written and verbal form in order to properly explain procedures as well as gather pertinent information prior to performing certain procedures.
• Supervises radiography students in the performance of departmental functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wage commensurate with experience.
Shifts would range, Friday 700-1530, Saturday & Sunday 700-1930 with call.