Radiology Tech II

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Department:
Diagnostic Imaging

Under minimal supervision, performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment.

Primary Job Duties:


* Performs at least two separate modalities in Diagnostic Imaging such as: X-ray and either Angiography or Computed Tomography of the following areas: neuro, abdominal, chest and extremities.

Assists physicians in performing other fluoroscopic procedures as needed.



* Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.

Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.



* Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray table.

Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.

Assures that patients are properly dressed for procedures.



* Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.



* Starts intravenous lines and administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam in a timely fashion.



* Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.



* Monitors patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to Radiologist or RN for follow-up.



* Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.



* Pulls contrast from medication dispenser per protocol and documents contrast in hospital information system (HIS) per protocol.



* Loads the power injector for contrast studies.



* Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline contrast/normal saline.



* Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Xylocaine for procedure.



* Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may use heparinized saline to flush catheters.



* Performs data entry in computer systems necessary for work flow and patient care, such as: Radiology information system (RIS) and hospital information system (HIS).



* Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, and special assignments.

Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.



* Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in machines, and protocols.

Maintains CEU's and CPR for license.



* Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the American Medical Association (AM...