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Radiology Technologist

The Radiology Technologist performs radiographic examinations, evaluates images for quality, and maintains imaging equipment. This position follows established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

• Perform various radiographic examinations of patients
• Evaluate x-ray software administrative settings, update and set exposure settings/techniques to ensure minimal patient dosage with optimal images
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures; escort patient to x-ray room and verify information and body part to be x-rayed; obtain history of injury or illness to assist the radiologist when reviewing images
• Explain radiographic procedure; instruct and assist patient in positioning body part to be x-rayed, position equipment for examination and utilize radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members
• Review images for quality control and send to radiologist for interpretation
• Identify patient for phlebotomy procedure or specimen collection
• Check for billing accuracy, upload reports into patient’s medical record, order supplies, and share images with patients
• Provide input to develop new policies and procedures
• Maintain radiology equipment; perform weekly and monthly calibrations on x-ray machine, schedule routine preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment failures or call for service
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00