General Purpose of Job:  

Operate radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic x-ray images as directed by physicians, and perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides orientation training, education and competency refresh training for Caregivers and students.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Prepare patient and adjust equipment for taking x-rays.  Position and instruct patient regarding procedures.  Take x-ray images of specified body/parts as ordered, following established procedures.
• Use immobilization devices in accordance with standard practice.  Lead protective devices to protect parts of the body not in the central ray and to reduce exposure to radiation.  Automatic radiation shielding (collimator's) at all times.
• Responsible for x-ray images in other areas of the hospital with portable machine in areas such as surgery, emergency and patient rooms.  Observe sterile technique and universal precautions when applicable.
• Process images and use proper identification techniques so as to assure proper labeling.  Log patient technical factors and pertinent information in RIS.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies.  Keep work areas clean.
• Perform imaging in a PACS environment.
• Assesses Imaging Caregiver learning needs related to orientation, in-services and competency refreshers.
• Plans, develops and implements programs to meet the learning needs of Imaging Caregivers and students.
• Assists and supports management with systems, equipment, and procedural changes within Imaging
• Provides educational and training expertise as the Clinical Instructor to the community based Radiologic Technology program and other school system initiatives.
• Provides mentoring, written evaluations and feedback to Radiography students in the clinical setting.
• Communicates student attendance or performance issues to the appropriate community college faculty.
• Participates in the Clinical Instructor meetings held at the community college.