Radiology Technologist

Job Summary
A Radiology Technologist performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Director of Medical Imaging
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
â-¡ Associate’s degree Preferred
â-¡ Graduate of a Program in Radiological Technology
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
x Basic Life Support 
Licenses:
Current license American Associate of Radiologic Technologists.
Essential Functions
Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Nonessential Functions
Performs other duties as assigned in scope.
Functional Demands
Populations Served
x Neonate (x Infant (x Early Childhood (1 year and x Late Childhood (5 years and x Adolescent (13 and x Young Adult (17 to x Middle Adult (30 years to x Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
x Demographic
x Clinical
x Insurance
x Financial
x Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Climbing X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Kneeling X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Reaching â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Running X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Sitting â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Squatting â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Standing â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Walking â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Far â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Near â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Dust X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Medication â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Latex â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly

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