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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00