Position Summary
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical work in taking radiographs of patients for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Cleans x ray equipment.
  - Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation.
  - Assists in maintaining and stocking departmental supplies.
  - Assists as assigned in training other department personnel.
  - Assists in instruction of radiology students.
  - Under supervision of a physician, may administer IV contrast material.
  - Responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness in assigned areas.
  - May schedule patients for radiology procedures.
  - Performs other assigned duties.
  - Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
  - Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes.
  - Assists patient, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service.
  - Effectively communicates with patients, staff and physicians.
  - Performs all duties of Radiologic Technologist. (per scope of practice)
  - Prepares patients (neonatal through geriatric) for special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures including, myelograms, arthrograms, venograms, and interventional radiographic exams.
  - Prepares sterile tray for procedures.
  - Assists radiologists with special diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures.
  - Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions patients accordingly; sets x ray equipment and takes x rays for a variety of special and routine examinations.
  - Prepares electronic images for interpretation by radiologist.
  - Performs diagnostic x ray exposures on neonates through geriatric patients in the Radiology Department or other patient areas.
  - Positions the patient according to standard guides or by alternative positions on compromised patients.
  - Performs all standard procedures and may assist in some invasive procedures.
  - Performs portable exams on patients unable to come to the Radiology Department.
  - Responsible for patient's physical safety.
  - Assists the radiologist with procedures.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  - Completion of a 24 month American Medical Association approved course in Radiologic Technology.
  - Possession of certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  - Possession of current Iowa Permit to Practice.
  - Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
  - Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - None Specified
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Ability to perform quality diagnostic radiologic procedures.
  - Ability to position patients.
  - Ability to communicate with patients, staff and physicians.
  - Ability to navigate and/or use an Electronic Health Record (EMR) and PACS system
  - Skill in providing diagnostic x ray services.
  - Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry, and their applications
  - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  - Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  - Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for neonate through geriatric patients.
  - Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - None Specified

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST