Radiologic technologist

1. Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
2. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.
3. Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
4. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.
5. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
6. Develop and process radiologic film.
7. Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
8. Uses the scales, field of view, gain, voltage and amps and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high quality images.
9. Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order.
10. Monitor x-ray equipment to assure safety and proper working conditions and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
11. Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes and maintaining procedure logs.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS STANDARD:

A graduate of Radiologic Technology with Professional License
Preferably with experience in various modalities
Must be able to communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with different patients from children to the elderly.