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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. OFF-SITE PRAC
Job Title: RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST. OFF-SITE PRAC
Job Code: 4129
FLSA: N
Job Level: D3
Revised Date: 05/01/2016
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body. Perform other functions as needed to support a Duke University Health System off-site practice.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body positions. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines. Perform supportive duties including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, extracting sutures, EKGs, cast removal, cleaning wounds, and applying medications and dressings. Position patients using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary. Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic and special procedures. Report changes in patient's condition to the medical staff.
Process Images with correct patient identification information.
Calibrate radiographic equipment; perform routine equipment maintenance and perform annual lead apron survey and inspection.
Provide orientation and training to new personnel.
Annually review and sign Radiation Safety program policy.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
Experience
None required
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
ARRT certification in radiography BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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