Radiologic Technologist - Ortho South Practice - Full-Time - Week Days

Education:

Required:

A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program. 

Reference: https://www.arrt.org/Education/ (compliant with all continuing education mandates).

Preferred:

N/A

Experience:

Required:

Hospital clinical experience required

Basic computer experience (1-2 years work experience or college level classes)

Preferred:

Six months hospital and/or physician office experience

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

ARRT certified (compliant with all continuing education mandates)

ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year)

Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year)

BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
Preferred:
N/A

Department Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Practice Manager and/or physician, performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams. The technologist assists with invasive procedures using sterile technique. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of traditional, computerized, and digital radiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic radiographic images. 

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the physician practice where assigned.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Additional responsibilities may include registration, triage and clinical assistance to the physician when needed.