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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

            RADIOLOGY

1. Supports Operating Room by providing Radiology guidance for cases. Knowledgeable of all aspects of OR to include Radiology protocols and equipment.
2. Provides on-call support for Operating Room by participating in mandatory call rotation.
3. Trouble-shoots equipment related issues as needed and reports any issues as they occur to appropriate leadership.      
4. Inserts intravenous lines in preparation for radiologic studies.
5. Performs imaging for myelograms and therapeutic chemotherapy, venograms, arthrograms, and other studies requiring intravenous or subdural injection of contrast medium.
6. May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required.  Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures. 
7. Provides assistance with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and In-Patient areas.
8. Performs portable x-ray imaging as ordered.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the duties listed above, all Registered Radiologic Technologists will be required to perform the following:

1. Regularly performs the duties and responsibilities of the Radiologic Technologists. Performs routine radiographic examinations in accordance with specific operating instructions and safety standards.
2. Determines proper technical factors and adjusts radiographic equipment accordingly.
3. Assesses patient condition throughout procedure and observes for adverse reactions. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations according to departmental procedures.
4. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to manager.
5. Other duties as assigned by supervision.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Ability to deal tactfully and pleasantly with various types of patients, visitors, physicians, and other personnel.
• Certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

 PREFERRED:

•  Prior experience in diagnostic radiology.
• Prior experience in Operating Room procedures.