Radiography Technologist

Radiography Technologist

3000 Radiology General Schedule: Night shift. 36 hours. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 1730-6a. On call rotation.

About the Position

The Radiography Technologist supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Radiography Technologist performs radiographic diagnostic imaging examinations on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

Overview of Responsibilities

Competently operates radiographic equipment

Accurately evaluates requests for radiographic procedures

Obtains patient history and symptoms

Performs radiographic procedures per provider orders

Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served

Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding radiographic procedures

Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families

Accurately performs appropriate documentation

Follows radiation safety policies and guidelines

Takes responsibility for personal radiation safety and exposure monitoring

Appropriately uses radiation protection devices

Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities

Assists in the clinical instruction of radiography students

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & E xperience

Graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Additional radiology education would be nice to have.

educational program would be nice to have.

A minimum of 2 years in an accredited educational program

Additional experience as a licensed Radiography Technologist after completing the

Licensure & Certification

Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Indiana Department of Health

Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT.

Current in BLS certification.