About this role
Job Requirements Position Summary Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Medical Director the staff radiographer performs radiographic procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply ionized radiation prescribed by physicians for radiologic diagnosis. Minimum Requirements Education
• Graduate from American Medical Association (AMA)-approved School of Radiologic Technologist Experience
• Zero- three years' experience at technologist level License/Registration/Certifications
• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Certification • Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist License Preferred Requirements Preferred Education
• N/A Preferred Experience
• N/A Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A Core Job Responsibilities
• Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body portions. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines. • Evaluate X-Ray images for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence per protocol and appropriately label. Complete appropriate documentation on all systems, mark review and transmit to PACS in a timely manner. • Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures, starting IV's, delivery of oral contrast and injecting contrast, when applicable. • Assist radiologist/physicians with fluoroscopic X-ray and interventional procedures in the department and other areas where portable radiographic equipment is utilized • Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills. • Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area • Properly utilize accessory equipment such as injectors, patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations • Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and/or written clinical history to the radiologist and other healthcare professionals. • Assists in training of new staff and students during clinical rotations • Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures • Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner • Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities • Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols • Rotating call schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable • Ensure correct charging of procedures and supplies daily • Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations. • Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities • Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager • May be assigned to cover additional shifts as required to meet departmental needs