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Rad Tech – Surgery

Status/Type: Non-Exempt

Department: Radiology

Shift: Days

Reports: Director of Radiology

Original Date: 14/04/2025

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General Summary

The Radiologic Technologist/Surgery RT is responsible for the independent operation of X-ray equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using X-ray as well as working directly with the surgeon in surgical procedures. The X-ray Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the X-ray Department, patient schedule, OR schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The X-ray Technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • • Ability to effectively operate Radiology equipment.
  • • Ability to evaluate X-Rays in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
  • • Analyzes patient's general condition to determine best examination approach.
  • • Assists patient in preparing for study with appropriate dress, reviews procedure with patient, and assist patient with education, answers questions and addresses concerns.
  • • Follows patient/equipment procedures and examines patient screening to ensure safety.
  • • Compiles accurately all patient information (screening, worksheet, and previous studies) and consults with radiologist for determination of scan procedures. Notifies Radiologist of positive screening responses as necessary.
  • • Coordinates hospital patient exams by communicating with patient's nurse of exam appointment time, medication, and transportation in an efficient and effective manner.
  • • Completes all documentation to maintain patient files without omissions.
  • • Completes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological support.
  • • Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card.
  • • Tests and monitors equipment for proper working condition.
  • • Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction.
  • • Documents records and other forms, accurately adhering to approved policies/procedures.
  • • Confirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-ray.
  • • Communicates information about the patient’s status to other persons responsible for patient care.
  • • Applies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology functions.
  • • Follows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedure.
  • • Remains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needs.
  • • Follows manufacturer’s specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x-ray procedure.
  • • Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed.
  • • Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety.
  • • Participate in the on-call rotation (you are responsible for obtaining coverage prior to requesting time off).
  • • Maintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedure.
  • • Maintains a clean and organized work area.
  • • Competent and responsible in prevention of contamination and transfer of infection.
  • • Actively takes part in the time out to confirm patient name, dob, and correct procedure along with levels and/or laterality.

Education/Qualifications

  • • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program and/or state license required. preferable- 2 years of imaging experience.
  • • Bachelor of Science degree in applicable field preferred.
  • • BLS required from the American Heart Association
  • • Active certification by ARRT and/or Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

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