Practical Radiologic Tech

Job description

Position Summary To produce quality radiographic examinations of the chest and distal extremities which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by radiologists and medical physicians to identify injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body - Utilizes general operating procedures, i.e., start-up procedures, basic troubleshooting and problem solving. - Ensures proper film identification to include date stickers, flashed patient identification and right/left markers. Ensures proper and fair charging of patient procedures in compliance with Model Compliance and Ethical guidelines. Ensure proper protocol for filing and copying of films. - Positions patient to achieve best examination results and in depth knowledge of human anatomy. Explains the x-ray process to each patient prior to the examination. - Sets up, adjusts and adapts equipment and procedure to accommodate the patient’s condition to obtain reliable results. - Utilizes safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and themselves and proficiency in delivery of patients, supplies, films, and reports. - Ensures accountability and responsibility for verification of proper patien...