Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
The Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of duties in preparing patients for scans of particular organs to furnish diagnostic information. This individual operates radioscopic equipment to produce scanograms and measures concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified body areas. The Radiologic Technologist provides appropriate age-specific patient care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
- Meets requirements for registry by ARRT
- Attended an accredited Nuclear Medicine school and/or completed an appropriate training program under the supervision of a Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Director of Radiology, or Chief Radiologist
- Maintains and documents continuing education requirements as required by AART and CNMT
- Completes age specific education
- Completion of age specific competency checklist
- Completes competency requirements as a registered radiologic technologist
- Maintains department specific educational requirements
EDUCATION PREFERRED
None
LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Current ARRT registry with card on file in Director's office
LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED
Current NMCTB registry with card on file in Director's office
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
One year or more as a Radiologic Technologist
Adequate capabilities as determined by department administrator
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
One year or more as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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