Job Description
Performs quality radiologic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and
study of the malfunction of organs. Responsible for providing consistently
high levels of customer service and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
- Performs all aspects of patient care to optimize patient safety and radiation
protection and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Consistently informs and prepares patients and family for radiographic/CT exams.
- Practices effective medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including
pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
- Assesses patient pain interferring with imaging procedure - makes appropriate
adjustments in technique and when necessary, contacts physician for intervention.
- Selects equipment, positioning, and radiographic technique to provide the
highest quality images.
- Verifies exams are of good quality, identified and marked correctly, and
repeats poor quality images.
- Demonstrates proficiency in performing advanced radiographic examinations
such as: intravenous pyelograms, tomograms, and joint injections and utilization
of the C-Arm in surgery.
- Demonstrates competency in basic CT scanner operation and imaging techniques.
- Demonstrates effective radiation safety principles and shields patient
accordingly.
- Demonstrates proficiency in operating computerized radiography and PACS systems.
- Consistently provides complete and appropriate exam related paperwork and
completes exam in HIS and PACS systems.
- Assists in maintaining accurate records and reports.
- Takes an active role in training of students and ancilliary personnel.
Provides close oversight and instruction as needed or requested.
Qualifications
- X-Ray Certification
- Current Indiana licensure
- One (1) year of CT experience preferred OR willing to obtain CT Certification
within 12 months of hire
- Must be a dependable team player with the capability to multi-task
Comments
**Eligible for the Choose Southern Indiana Program, which offers $5,000
to recent college graduates (within 6 months) from within Indiana or experienced
workers from out-of-state that move to and gain employment. Click
here to learn more about Choose Southern Indiana Program.