Imaging Technologist I - Rad Tech

• Ensures operation of imaging equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions
• troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure in order to obtain and affect the desired imaging diagnostic results as specified by the physician
• Maintains production and quality of images by following established standards, guidelines, and/or procedures
• developing images, observing results
• making necessary adjustments
• Works as a member of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures
• Adheres to medical and surgical asepsis and standard precautions as required per procedure
• Practices radiation protection techniques, minimize radiation to patient and staff, following established safety protocols
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Prepares room and equipment for patient
• Prepares the patient and explains the procedure
• observes the patient’s status before, during and after procedure
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties
• providing explanations of examinations and procedures, answering questions
• Maintains inventory control
• checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis
• performs routine daily equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Performs clerical duties and transports patients as required
• Uses all department systems, including order entry, scheduling, patient location, and transport, and radiology information system
• Assists with quality control/performance improvement measures as required
• Assists in the clinical education of students and peers
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Is able to produce diagnostic images utilizing general radiography and mobile radiography equipment in all areas of the hospital
• Is able to produce diagnostic images utilizing fluoroscopy
• Administers contrast media and other medications under the direction of the radiologist

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• One (1) year of experience operating radiograph equipment preferred, but not required
• Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of radiograph equipment and how to operate machinery
• Skill in operating and maintaining radiograph equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action
• ability to speak effectively with customers
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

One (1) year of experience operating radiograph equipment