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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Job Title: RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Job Code: 4128
FLSA: N
Job Level: F1
Revised Date: 05/01/2016
Supervisory Responsibility: No

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General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.

Explain x-ray procedures to patients.

Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary.

Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.

Accurately process images for optimal quality. Match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.

Charge radiographic procedures in; able to modify orders per protocol. Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.

Understands and uses the Image Archival System

Provide education and training to DUHS affiliated radiology technology programs.

Provide orientation to new technologists.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein

**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology

Experience

Level I must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.

Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.

Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A


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