RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description

Job Description

Radiology Technologist (RT)

1 Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from

radiation hazards. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety,

which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis

and / or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work

area.

2 Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts / sets radiographic

controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patients body as requested

by physicians. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.

3 Receives patients by checking name, social security number or date of birth and

explaining the procedures to be performed per the request. Verifies that female patients are not

pregnant. Selects and sets technical factors using established criteria. Sets up and adjusts

accessory equipment as required. Makes exposures necessary for the required procedures.

Takes films / images to daylight processor for processing. Edits film / images for quality of images,

positioning and appropriate ID. Enters required data into the Decentralized Hospital Computer

System (DHCP).

4 Maintains records of patients treated, examinations performed, views, images taken,

and settings used. Performs routine examinations of chest, joints, extremities, cholangiography,

barium enemas, upper GIs (Gastrointestinal), IVPs (Intravenous pyelogram), and other

complex examinations, under the technical or professional direction of a Radiologist when

required during tour assigned. Checks equipment for working conditions prior to contacting the

physician or patient for exam. Notifies the physician and / or technical supervisor of any

equipment problems. Sets up x-ray room, assuring that sterile supplies, contrast materials,

catheters and other required equipment are present and laid out. Assures infection control

standards are followed. Greets patients arriving in the department and assists in verifying

appointments, and / or answering the phone and providing general information as needed or

requested. Calls scheduled inpatients for examinations when appropriate equipment is

available.

5 Provides portable x-rays throughout the medical centers, notifying nearby staff / visitors of

the need to protect them from possible scattering radiation. Records the nature of, and

circumstances surrounding unusual events occurring in the Diagnostic Imaging Service during

the assigned tour and notifies the Radiologist on-call or the supervisory technologist. Assures

the cleanliness of the exam room and re-stocks supply cabinet at the end of the tour. Assures

the safety of patient while in his / her care and adheres to appropriate safe patient handling and

movement. Maintains courteous customer service skills towards patients, visitors and staff.

Notifies supervisory technologist of absence of coverage and if leaving the Department or work

area. Remains on duty until relief of next tour arrives. Reports for duty on time or calls to report

absence / tardiness no later than one hour before the beginning of the tour scheduled.