Riverview Health

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Description

Job Summary

The x-ray/ CT tech competently operates in two or more modalities within Riverview Health’s Imaging department. The x-ray/CT tech performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and responsible for designated areas or procedures as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates with the patient in a professional manner, explaining the procedure and addressing patient questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and accurately selects anatomic and technical parameters.
• Implements radiation protection and safety protocols and standards.
• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Observes and reports general physical and mental condition of patients for signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
• Other duties as assigned including covering clerical, administrative duties as needed.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Graduate of an approved Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Diagnostic radiology experience and competent in secondary modality
• Preferred: Additional modality experience

License/Certification Requirements

• State Issued License - Yes
• CPR - Yes
• ACLS - N/A
• PALS - N/A
• Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure, if required: - American Registry of Radiologic Technology

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Radiologic Technology.

Bachelors or better in Radiologic Technology.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ARRT-Radiography

BLS- Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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