Radiologic Technologist (PRN) - Savannah, GA

Job title: Radiologic Technologist

Supervision exercised: None

Supervision received: Reports directly to the X-RAY Supervisor

Examples of duties

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned).

• 1.
• Responsible for proper use of light system to get patients 2.
• Responsible for identifying patient and exam 3.
• Ensuring correct exam will be done if questions about what the doctor may want.
• 4.
• Safely escort patient to radiology department 5.
• Provide patient confidentiality 6.
• Create a patient folder by placing information into the computer prior to starting the exam 7.
• Provide patient radiation protection 8.
• Position patient for each view ordered 9.
• Make exposure using ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) technical factors and proper collimation 10.
• Use QA (Quality Assurance) with each view taken to ensure correct identification of body part (L-R), acceptable technical factors and positioning 11.
• Store each patient’s study to the Pacs System 12.
• Ensure charges properly match exams done 13.
• Return patient to the exam room 14.
• Assist doctors and staff with Pac’s questions 15.
• Make copies of film to paper, film or disks for doctors and patients 16.
• Responsible for taking scout radiographs for MRI patients 17.
• Assist film library with filing outside film in the computer 18.
• Maintain proper radiation protection for self when holding patients 19.
• Assist film library with mailing back outside film 20.
• Provide coverage of film library when personnel absent 21.
• Provide coverage for Saturday and evening hours 22.
• Adhere to schedules provided weekly and monthly 23.
• Attend seminars and read bimonthly publications 24.
• Take direct readings tests for continuing education to keep certification current 25.
• Performs related work as required 26.
• Connect patient studies in the Pacs System daily