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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00