Role Overview: Radiologic Technologists perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or research-related ionizing radiation procedures. They independently conduct radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, analyze data for diagnosis, and assist licensed practitioners. Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring correct imaging protocols, optimizing safety per ALARA principles, administering medications as prescribed, evaluating image quality, and documenting activities in compliance with laws and policies. They also educate and monitor students and healthcare providers, and support procedures outside the radiology department such as in operating rooms or ICU.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain correct orders, identify and prepare patients, document clinical history.
- Use appropriate imaging protocols, maximize patient safety, and optimize image quality.
- Administer medications via vascular access when required.
- Evaluate images for accuracy, verify data transfer, and manage post-processing if needed.
- Educate and supervise students and healthcare team members.
- Assist with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures, including outside of radiology.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduation from a Radiologic Technology training program; ARRT-R certification within six months; ability to perform a full scope of radiographic procedures; strong attention to patient safety; and excellent communication skills. New graduates must achieve ARRT-R certification promptly, and hires after a specified date must advance to level 2 within 24 months.