Urgent Care RadiologyTechnologist (Hyannis)

Job description

Urgent Care RadiologyTechnologist (Hyannis) - ( 260508-50005102 ) Purpose of Position : Under the direction of the Physician, perform radiographic procedures and assist the radiologist in conducting diagnostic examinations, requested by physicians, by applying ionizing radiation to patients, taking and developing radiographic film in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards. Description · Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures operating radiographic and other equipment/devices as appropriate. o moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors. o process radiographs as applicable. · Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure. · Receive and review requests for radiological studies. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation. · Triage and evaluate patients, obtain major complaints and brief medical history when necessary and take vital signs with complete...