Radiologic Technologist
Company: Physician's Mobile X-Ray
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary
A Radiologic Technologist, Staff is a Radiologic Technology
Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and
academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care
services using ionizing radiation and related diagnostic
procedures. The scope of practice includes those procedures, acts
and processes and permitted by law, for which the individual has
received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated
competency, and has completed the appropriate ARRT certification(s)
which is the standard of practice in radiology.
Job Functions
To perform radiographic examinations, electrocardiography (EKG),
pacemaker checks and holter monitoring examinations as ordered by
attending physician in accordance with established protocol in
mobile environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all requested radiographic examinations as ordered by
the attending physician in accordance with established imaging
protocols, which include fluoroscopy
- Performs electrocardiography (EKG), pacemaker checks and holter
monitoring examinations as ordered by the attending physician in
accordance with established protocols.
- Examinations are performed in a mobile setting, which requires
employee to be able to adjust technical factors (such as kVP and
mAs) and positioning in order to obtain quality images based on
patient's condition
- Prepares requisition and patient history (includes study
performed, number of views, physician, insurance info) and contacts
referring physicians when required, according to established
procedures. Verify script.
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care
is provided.
- Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes
decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
- Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical
duties as required.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and ell-being of all
patients while the examination is being performed.
- Follows the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles
for radiation safety.
- Adheres to radiation safety requirements by using lead
protection and distance from primary source of radiation.
- Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles in proper working
order.
- Reports equipment failures to the appropriate
supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Oral Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Math Aptitude
- Testing
- Safe Driving Skills
Education
- Graduate of a formal Radiologic Technology Program that is
accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT) is required.
- Active certification by American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) in the specialty(ies) is required.
- Active licensure with individual state Department of Health if
required by law.
- Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME)
requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.
Experience
- No experience necessary if education and training requirements
are met.
Keywords: Physician's Mobile X-Ray, Silver Spring , Radiologic Technologist, Other , Silver Spring, Maryland
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