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JOB TITLE: Radiologic Technologist

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the X-RAY Supervisor

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned).

1. Responsible for proper use of light system to get patients
2. Responsible for identifying patient and exam
3. Ensuring correct exam will be done if questions about what the doctor may want.
4. Safely escort patient to radiology department
5. Provide patient confidentiality
6. Create a patient folder by placing information into the computer prior to starting the exam
7. Provide patient radiation protection
8. Position patient for each view ordered
9. Make exposure using ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) technical factors and proper collimation
10. Use QA (Quality Assurance) with each view taken to ensure correct identification of body part (L-R), acceptable technical factors and positioning
11. Store each patient’s study to the Pacs System
12. Ensure charges properly match exams done
13. Return patient to the exam room
14. Assist doctors and staff with Pac’s questions
15. Make copies of film to paper, film or disks for doctors and patients
16. Responsible for taking scout radiographs for MRI patients
17. Assist film library with filing outside film in the computer
18. Maintain proper radiation protection for self when holding patients
19. Assist film library with mailing back outside film
20. Provide coverage of film library when personnel absent
21. Provide coverage for Saturday and evening hours
22. Adhere to schedules provided weekly and monthly
23. Attend seminars and read bimonthly publications
24. Take direct readings tests for continuing education to keep certification current
25. Performs related work as required
26. Connect patient studies in the Pacs System daily