Radiology Technologist - South Park

TheRadiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.   

Essential Functions: 

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy. 

• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.  

• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods. 

• Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.  

• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all OrthoCarolinapolicy and procedures.  

• Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department. Assist with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.  

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e. Siemens/GE/Philips). 

• Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems. 

• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor. 

• Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs. 

• Observes safety and security procedures.