Radiology Tech II

Job Description

Job Description

IMAGING

TECHNOLOGIST LEVEL II

Position Summary

The Level II Radiology Technologist is responsible for performing all diagnostic radiology

procedures including fluoroscopic, portables, C-arm and limited special procedure examinations,

consistent with ALARA and Title 17 recommendations.

In addition, performs at least one of the following modalities: Mammography, Ultrasound, CAT

Scan or Nuclear Medicine. This position will be primarily working with pediatric, adolescent,

adult and geriatric.

Major Responsibility

Technical Skills

The level II Technologist must have current knowledge of equipment, techniques,

positioning and film processing to perform safe and diagnostic radiographs for

interpretation. This position is also responsible for the timely completion of radiology

examinations to comply with department and hospital standards specific to patient care,

this includes interacting with patients, physicians, staff and visitors while providing

patient care obligations.

Radiation Safety

The Level II Technologist is responsible to provide patients and staff, protection

in accordance with hospital and state radiation standards and must provide prompt

and accurate notification of equipment failure and/or related problems regarding

the efficient operation of the department.

Non-Technical Skills

The Level II Technologist must be proficient in maintaining a smooth patient flow

regarding patient transportation, processing, scheduling and appointment changes,

x-ray master jacket preparation and terminal digit filing.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Communication

It is the primary responsibility of the technologist to communicate

with staff all patient related issues during shift changes.

The technologist is responsible for notifying the supervisor when supply

levels are low and need to be re-ordered to insure that adequate levels are

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Professional Behavior

1. The Level II Technologist must maintain professional behavior with patients and staff

at all times and is required to comply with JCAHO standards as determined by MCH

Administration.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the

principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as detailed

description of all the work required that may be inherent in the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LEVEL II

The Level II position must have the mandatory technical skills or licensure to perform one or

more of the following modalities.

Mammography

 Current CRT and/or ARRT-M.

Ultrasound

 Current CRT and/or ARDMS Eligible.

CAT Scan

 Current CRT and necessary CAT Scan experience with proven technical skills &

knowledge.

Nuclear Medicine

 Current CRT and/or CNM Nuclear Medicine License.

Q UALIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

 High School Graduate or equivalent.

 Graduate of an accredited school of radiology.

 ARRT Preferred

 Current CRT and Fluoroscopy license state of California.

 Current license for Ultrasound, Mammography and Nuclear Medicine, experience and

technical skill knowledge is necessary to qualify for the CAT Scan modality.

 Current CPRImaging Technologist Level II

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P HYSICAL D EMAND A NALYSIS

1. PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety

2. VISUAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate

physical environment with safety.

3. HEARING

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety

4. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office working conditions: Normal

Patient Care Areas: With safety precautions