About the role
- Operates imaging equipment pertaining to specific modality of hire.
- Produces quality imaging studies under the guidance, direction, and oversight of a registered technologist under direct supervision until competency is achieved, for all surgical/mobile examinations, and repeat images to assure patient safety.
- Works under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency.
- Performs post-processing of imaging studies as applicable.
- Prepares patients for exams including MRI Safety Screening (where applicable).
- Maintains imaging equipment.
- Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
- Effectively uses Radiology Information System.
- Efficiently completes, reviews, and prepares paperwork and corroborates a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.
- Supports transporting of patients.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.