Piedmont HealthCare
Radiology Tech, Ortho Clinic X-Ray
Piedmont HealthCare, Jasper, Georgia, United States, 30143
Description:JOB PURPOSE:Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic radiographs and performs routine diagnosticprocedures according to established standards and practices. Provide patient services using imagingmodalities. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all radiological procedures on patients of allage groups. Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.2. Maintains competencies for all related components.3. Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exam being performed.4. Provides quality age specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.5. Adhere to the Radiation Safety Policies and the principles of a viable dose reduction program.6. Provides patient education and communications in accordance with prescribed standards.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Must be able to operate many types of x-ray equipment, including fluoroscopy rooms, radiographyrooms, portable x-ray units, mobile c-arms, cysto equipment and other x-ray producing equipment.Must be able to provide other technologists instruction on the same equipment.Must be able to produce quality radiographic exams.Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Alwaysafe program.Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery.Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:NoneMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R).ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:BLS certified.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all radiological procedures on patients of allage groups. Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.2. Maintains competencies for all related components.3. Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exam being performed.4. Provides quality age specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.5. Adhere to the Radiation Safety Policies and the principles of a viable dose reduction program.6. Provides patient education and communications in accordance with prescribed standards.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Must be able to operate many types of x-ray equipment, including fluoroscopy rooms, radiographyrooms, portable x-ray units, mobile c-arms, cysto equipment and other x-ray producing equipment.Must be able to provide other technologists instruction on the same equipment.Must be able to produce quality radiographic exams.Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Alwaysafe program.Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery.Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:NoneMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R).ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:BLS certified.