Rad Tech-ARRT

JOB SUMMARY

Provides health care services by applying x-ray energy and computer processing techniques to assist in diagnosis or treatment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Verifies order and patient prior to examination, obtain patient's clinical history, reads chart / outpatient referral slip and interviews and communicates information to patient or appropriate family member.
• Overall performance of below indicated essential job duties :
• Performs examination by analyzing all relative information to select proper scanning protocol. Edits scan protocol by own judgment upon observation of patient images to facilitate the highest possible diagnostic value, positioning patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest. Accommodates patient ability, comfort and modesty, immobilizing patient as required. Observes to recognize changes in patient behavior indicating patient distress (seizure, aspiration, choking, struggling, coughing, artifact causing motion, etc) and takes action as necessary. Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters and provides hard copy records (film) assuring proper patient identification is recorded on each image.
• Practices principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others at all times.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in methodology of venipuncture including visual activity and digital sensitivity for vein selection and accurate manual dexterity to work with small needles and accurately place them in patient's veins. Identifies and administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in archival and digitized data. Properly handles and stores optical discs for future reference.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and promptly reports malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor or Radiology Administrative Director. Contacts field engineer for equipment service as needed. Performs quality assurance scans.

EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited radiography program or equivalent.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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