Job Description
The Surgical Radiology Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic procedures by the application of ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images under a variety of conditions, and assisting physicians as required with the selection of practical applications and technical factors.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Diagnostic Imaging Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
- Responsible for coverage in Ambulatory Surgery, Pain Clinic and Diagnostic Radiology with varying shifts.
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs utilizing proper exposure factors consistent with ALARA according to protocols established by Clinical Radiologists, SC.
- Ability to operate a C-Arm.
- Knowledge of and experience in CR/DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation, including correcting data regarding patient information and image detail in PACS.
- Knowledgeable of all procedures and protocols in the Surgery department, Pain Clinic and Radiology department.
- Responsible when using Springfield Clinic computers and telephone as needed for patient care.
- Proficient use of multiple computer systems relating to job.
- Provide orientation/training to new technologists.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Must be a graduate of a JRCERT approved school of Radiology, and provide proof of current active certification with the ARRT.
Licenses/Certificates
Must maintain current active registration with the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Radiography.
Must maintain current active licensure in Radiology with IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Division of Nuclear Safety).
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must maintain professional behavior.
- Must have the ability to work flexible hours based on department needs.
- Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment and adjust to various personalities and situations.
- Able to work with arms above head.
- Able to wear lead apron for long periods of time.
- Able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Able to move mobile surgical x-ray equipment to various areas in the facility.
- Ability to perform occasional heavy lifting, i.e. transferring patients to x-ray tables.
- Able to assist patient to and from carts and tables.
- Possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
- Capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, lifting and twisting.
Working Environment
Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA2
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