Job Summary: Under the supervision of Certified Technologist, a Radiology Student Technologist can perform the following job functions based on modality.
Essential functions all modalities:
- Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
- Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
- Provides assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
- Transports patients via appropriate mode (wheelchair, cart, etc.)
- Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally.
Diagnostic X-RAY modality:
- Performs radiological testing according to Department procedures.
- Under supervision uses all radiological equipment.
- Reviews and evaluates digital x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Operates or oversees operation of radiological equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
- Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Keys commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
- Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
- Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
- With supervision prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients.
- Under supervision operates fluoroscope to aid physicians to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
- Records, processes, and maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports.
CT modality:
- Positions patient on CT table.
- Loads contrast into the injector.
- Prepares and administers injected contrast media to patients, with supervision.
- Starts IVs.
MRI modality:
- Uses magnetic resonance imaging safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Performs MRI screening.
- Starts IVs.
- Positions patients on MRI table and set up coils.
- Places reminder calls.
- Verifies orders.
- Logs State paperwork.
- Prepares and administers injected contrast media to patients, with supervision.
Ultrasound modality:
- Performs Ultrasound exams according to department procedures.
- Uses all ultrasound equipment safely and appropriately under supervision.
- Explains procedures and obtains medical history from patients.
- Follows ultrasound specific protocols and obtains quality diagnostic images.
- Prepares technologist worksheets utilizing the appropriate document based on examination.
- Checks images and/or reviews case with supervising sonographer or radiologist as needed.
- Makes appointment reminder calls.
- Utilizes proper phone etiquette when taking calls or messages.
- Triages add on examinations to accommodate patients in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitors patients’ condition and reactions during procedures and notifies physician or nurse of any reactions or concerns.
- Records, processes, and maintains patient data and treatment records per department procedure.
- Reviews and documents any prior exam data or pertinent lab values on the technologist worksheet.
- Enters additional exam data into external reporting software programs as per department process.
- Starts and Completes exams following department protocols.
Minimum Qualifications: 18 years old and
Diagnostic xray/CT: Must have completed their first year at an accredited School of Radiation Sciences majoring in Radiologic Imaging and is in good academic standing. BLS Certification.
Or
MRI: Must have completed their first year at an accredited School of Radiologic and Imaging Science majoring in MRI and is in good academic standing. BLS Certification.
Or
Ultrasound: Must have completed their first three semesters at an accredited School for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and be in their final semester. BLS Certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of radiological equipment and techniques, radiation safety, anatomy/physiology and disease process and quality control in a Radiology Department.
Working Conditions: May occasionally be exposed to infectious diseases and/or hazardous materials. Frequent exposure to radiation in a controlled protective setting.
Physical Requirements: Constantly walk, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, talk/hear. Frequently stand, reach, push/pull, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 50+ lbs.