Job description
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
Start Date:
Open Until Filled. .
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
The Radiology Tech is responsible for arranging, attaching or adjusting immobilization and supportive devices such as sandbags, binders and angle-boards to obtain the precise position, prevent patients of all ages from moving and lessen discomfort; adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to x-ray.
Duties
- Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the supervision of a Radiologist and/or Physician and performs related duties
- Adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination; positions and instructs patients of all ages; and determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph
- Selects proper film and inserts into holder
- Positions x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from patient’s body to present clear and undistorted view and adjust collimator to direct concentration of rays on specified area
- Steps behind protective enclosure and flips switch to activate machine which automatically cuts off at the end of present exposure time
- Repeats exposure procedure from slightly different angle as prescribed by physician
- Places exposed film and patient’s identification slip into wall safe for processing by darkroom assistant
- Must wear protective clothing
- Before internal organs are x-rayed, it may be necessary for the patient to drink barium salts or another chemical mixture to assure that the organs show clearly in the x-ray picture
- Follows the age requirements to prepare and administer these mixtures to patients
- Develops film by automatic processing
- Prepares and maintains records and files as directed
- Cleans and makes minor adjustments to equipment
- Obtains knowledge of; X-ray machine units, film, fluoroscope, cameras and protective garments
- Assist Clinic with all duties, rooming patients and clerical tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Other Info:
Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
Job Posted:
05/15/2023
Contact Name:
Human Resources
Contact Phone:
530.712.2137
Contact Email:
hrrecruiting@orohosp.com
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