Medical Radiation Technologist

Job summary

Perform diagnostic X-ray examinations in accordance with physician requisitions and established clinical procedures.  Prepare, position, and provide instructions to patients to ensure safe and effective imaging examinations.  Operate radiographic equipment and select appropriate imaging techniques to obtain diagnostic-quality images.  Review images for positioning and technical quality and obtain additional views when required.  Perform Bone Mineral Densitometry examinations and accurately record examination information.  Apply appropriate radiation protection measures to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and others.  Monitor and assist patients during examinations, taking into consideration their comfort, mobility, and individual needs.  Maintain accurate patient, examination, and imaging records using the clinic's information systems.  Perform routine equipment checks and participate in quality-control procedures; report equipment issues or malfunctions as required.  Maintain clean and properly prepared examination rooms and equipment in accordance with infection-control procedures. Communicate effectively with patients, referring physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding imaging procedures.  Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable professional, privacy, health and safety, and radiation-safety requirements.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Positioning · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred