Radiology Technologist, McLeod Health Orthopedics

Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations

• Job responsibilities include those listed in competencies document
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Knowledgeable in all terminology related to radiography, anatomy, and pathology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a pleasant bedside manner.
• Give instructions to patients who may be nervous regarding radiography procedures.
• Give straightforward instructions and answer questions as well as foster a sense of comfort and confidence in patients.
• Prepare equipment for use as needed.
• Prepare examination rooms for patient exams.
• Position patients during exams.
• Monitor patients during exams.
• Document information into computers.
• Report important information to the physician.
• Ensure the safety of patients during exams.
• Produce diagnostic images of soft tissues.
• Use sound waves to obtain images of organs and tissues in the body.
• Administer targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body as ordered by physician.
• Administer trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone.
• Measure bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site.
• Set goals with Administrator to meet the high demand of radiology.
• Handles all forms or paperwork as necessary for this position.
• Maintains confidentiality in talking with patients, upholding policies and setting an example.
• Keeps work area neat, clear of clutter.
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform the duties of other department personnel when workload requires.

Job Requirements

Qualifications /Training:

• Basic knowledge of computer input.
• Must be able to perform radiology procedures
• Comprehend medical terminology.
• Good spelling and number skills.
• Clear, concise voice.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school
• Graduate of an Accredited radiologic technology program
• A.R.R.T certification, Minimum licensing from South Carolina Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of hire.