Radiology Tech- Ambulatory (PRN, Days) at Prisma Health summary:
The Radiology Tech operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce x-ray films under the direction of healthcare providers. Responsibilities include positioning patients, ensuring safety standards, processing radiologic films, and maintaining the x-ray exam room. This role requires an Associate's degree in an accredited radiology program and relevant certifications.
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Job Summary
Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by care providers and performs routine diagnostic procedures.
Accountabilities
- Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays, following established procedures. Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
- Instructs patients regarding procedures.
- Examines radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and distortion.
- Develops and processes radiologic film. Delivers film to requester for reading/interpretation.
- Maintains x-ray exam room. Stocks necessary medical and radiological supplies.
- Cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment. Responsible for routine maintenance and vendor notification of failures.
- Responsible for dissemination of x-ray reports and x-rays, maintaining a location log.
- Schedules radiologic exams to be performed at outside labs, as necessary.
- Gathers and prepares x-rays with physician interpretation for radiologist over read.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
SCRQSA license RSQA - RAD QUALITY STANDARD
American Registry for Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification for Radiology
New graduates must obtain and submit Permanent SCRQSA license within 30 days of passing ARRT registry. May work with temporary B SCRQSA license for 30 days.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of the accredited radiology program the completion of the diploma program thru AnMed Health is acceptable. Additionally, any education that is considered grandfathered by the American Registry for Radiology Technologists is also acceptable.
Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the education and experience requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.
Other Required Skills and Experience
One year physician practice experience preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Medical Center Of Boiling Spgs
Facility
2355 MCBS - Family & Internal Med
Department
23551000 MCBS - Family & Internal Med-Practice Operations
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Keywords:
radiology, x-ray, medical imaging, radiologic technologist, patient care, healthcare, clinical diagnostics, equipment operation, radiologic film processing