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Radiology Student Technologist

Job Summary: Under the supervision of Certified Radiology Technologist provides radiological exams for patients.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories. 
  • Records, processes and maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports. 
  • Provides assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients. 
  • Under supervision operates fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.

Minimum Qualifications:  Must have completed their first year at an accredited School of Radiation Sciences and is in good academic standing.  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.

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