Stanford Health Care·Palo Alto, California
Perform various radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures while ensuring high-quality imaging and adherence to radiation safety guidelines. Assist radiologists during procedures and manage image archiving and transfer via PACS.
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A Brief Overview Under general supervision, performs various radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body. Duties include transferal of images, archiving and performing of appropriate imaging protocols which meet the department's standards of quality.
What you will do Assists the radiologist during procedures when needed Ensures proper darkroom techniques to include ability to ascertain sub-optimal film processing, and equipment malfunction.
Follows established radiation safety guidelines 'ALARA' (as low as reasonably acceptable) in reference to time, distance and shielding Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in performing a variety of imaging examinations.
Utilizes proper body mechanics to ensure patient safety upon moving and/or transferring patients Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students and residents.
Prepares patient for exam, i.e. identifying oneself, explaining procedures, confirming patient ID and checking correctness of the order Prepares room and equipment.
Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports problems to the appropriate individual Processes identification data onto the exposed imaging plate and prepares the image for reading by the radiologist using image processing film or Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Produces quality images following established departmental and QA (Quality Assurance) protocols to include technique, views, position, proper labeling and patient ID (Identification) Properly prepares contrast media under direction of a radiologist.
Recognizes and responds to allergic
Education Qualifications Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines Ability to troubleshoot the equipment including RIS, PACS as well as x-ray equipment Ability to troubleshoot, document and communicate equipment problems Ability to work effectively as a team player Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of Imaging processes and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment Knowledge of methods of positioning patients Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging Knowledge of radiation production, positioning and radiation safety
Licenses and Certifications CRT - California Certified Radiology Tech . and BLS - Basic Life Support . and ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT . and RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy .
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Requires valid CRT, BLS, ARRT-RTR, and RTF certifications. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and the ability to operate complex imaging equipment.
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