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Rad Tech – Radiology in Springfield, OR

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalency
  • Graduated from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
  • Current license as a Radiological Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
  • Be certified to practice in specific state of employment
  • Evidence of having one (1) year of relevant, Radiologic Tech work experience in a hospital setting within the past 3 years
  • Evidence of BLS certification

Requirements

  • Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
  • Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluation new equipment and techniques
  • Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying exciting and new legislation; anticipating future legislation,; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions
  • Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
  • Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid and using the emergency cart.
  • Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed