X-Ray/CT Technologist (PRN)

Job description

Radiology Technologist Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing x-ray request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients. - Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of x-ray procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions. - Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. - Adjusts and sets radiographic controls, such as kilo voltage and milliamperage, to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure; regulates the length and intensity of film exposure. - Positions and restrains patients; and takes X-rays of patients' chest, limbs, or other parts of the body as requested by physicians. - Implements infection control procedures for the work area. - Checks X-rays for clarity of image, and retakes X-rays when needed. - Develops, fixes, washes, and dries exposed films using film processing and drying equipment. - Maintains required records such as patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports. - Distributes films to appropriate medical staff. - Maintains quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets stan...