Radiology Technician

Job description

JOB TITLE : Radiographer ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs fluoroscopic procedures for the treatment of patients of all age groups, utilizing the guidelines of the professional radiology practice standards. Responsible for all duties related to imaging patient care, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, and other related duties necessary for complete patient outcomes in the outpatient surgery department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Physician/Chief of the Medical Facility/Director of Nursing EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE : - Under direction, incumbents may instruct and prepare patients for radiologic examinations; - Determine the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shield patients appropriately; - Prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x-rays cannot pass - Positioning patients so that the correct parts of the body can be radiographed. - Place the x-ray film under the part of the patient's body to be examined and make the exposure. Then remove the film and develop it. - Position and operate stationary or portable radiologic machines and take x-rays images of all parts of the human body for t...