Radiologic Tech

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About This Job

You step into a vital role that directly impacts patient health and recovery. As a Radiologic Technologist, you welcome patients, ease their worries, and capture precise diagnostic images that guide life-changing medical decisions. You bring empathy to every interaction while ensuring absolute safety in a fast-paced clinical setting. Your expertise bridges the gap between advanced technology and human connection, making you an essential pillar of our healthcare team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers exceptional patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and reducing anxiety prior to imaging scans.
• Operates advanced X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to produce high-resolution medical imaging for physician diagnosis.
• Applies strict aseptic technique and safety protocols to prevent infection and maintain a sterile environment during clinical procedures.
• Enforces rigorous radiation safety standards to protect patients, staff, and visitors from unnecessary exposure.
• Performs safe venipuncture procedures to administer contrast media as required by specific imaging protocols.
• Manages digital image files using PACS and DICOM systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and seamless sharing with medical specialists.
• Collaborates with radiologists and attending physicians to review image quality and determine if additional scans are necessary.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Holds an associate degree or bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited educational program.
• Maintains a valid state license and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Experience

• Brings at least one year of hands-on experience working as a radiologic technologist in a hospital or outpatient clinic setting.
• Demonstrates proven proficiency in operating modern X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) systems.

Knowledge/Skills

• Possesses expert knowledge of medical imaging principles, radiation safety, and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Utilizes PACS and DICOM software efficiently to store, retrieve, and transmit patient diagnostic files.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to deliver compassionate patient care and communicate effectively with clinical teams.
• Executes precise venipuncture techniques while adhering to established healthcare regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds advanced ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT).
• Displays prior experience working in a high-volume emergency trauma center.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Stands, walks, and assists patients for extended periods during daily shift rotations.
• Lifts and positions patients safely using proper ergonomic techniques and assistive devices.
• Wears personal protective equipment, including lead aprons, for long durations in radiation-controlled areas.
• Adapts to a dynamic healthcare environment that includes handling emergency cases, rotating shifts, and taking on-call duties.