Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
• Follow precise orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
• Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
• Position the patient and the equipment in order to get the correct image
• Operate the computerized equipment to take the images
• Work with physicians to evaluate the images and to determine whether additional images need to be taken
• Keep detailed patient records

Skills and qualifications:

• Certification as a radiologic technologist from an accredited institution
• National and local license to practice as a radiologic technologist within the country and locality of employment
• In-depth knowledge of radiology protocols and imaging equipment
• Ability to work with the general public and provide a high standard of patient care
• Familiarity with radiology software
• CPR certification

Preferred qualifications:

• At least one year of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Experience working in a similar setting
• IV contrast injection certification