What are the responsibilities and job description for the Xray / CT Tech position at Riverview Health?
Job Summary
The x-ray/ CT tech competently operates in two or more modalities within Riverview Health’s Imaging department. The x-ray/CT tech performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and responsible for designated areas or procedures as required.
Job Responsibilities
- Communicates with the patient in a professional manner, explaining the procedure and addressing patient questions or concerns.
- Positions patients and accurately selects anatomic and technical parameters.
- Implements radiation protection and safety protocols and standards.
- Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Observes and reports general physical and mental condition of patients for signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
- Other duties as assigned including covering clerical, administrative duties as needed.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduate of an approved Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Diagnostic radiology experience and competent in secondary modality
- Preferred: Additional modality experience
License/Certification Requirements
- State Issued License - Yes
- CPR - Yes
- ACLS - N/A
- PALS - N/A
- Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure, if required: - American Registry of Radiologic Technology