Mon-Fri, 40 hours/week, evening shift 2p-10p & 3p-11p. Possible rotating shifts on holidays. Occasional call required.
The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist educates patients on the radiology procedure and ensures patients feel comfortable and safe. The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs all radiographic procedures and monitors the patient.
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates understanding of Computer Radiology (CR) principles and Digital Radiography (DR) principles, selects proper technical factors and operated equipment to produce quality radiographs, utilizing all radiation safety devices.
Reviews images for quality and completeness according to standard operating procedures and provider's preference, i.e., proper labeling, collimation, etc.
Prepares and administers IV and oral contrast under the direction of a Radiologist/Radiologist Assistant.
Provides individualized patient care and comfort essential to the procedure as well as provides the patient and family with appropriate education to optimize their understanding within scope of responsibility. Monitors patient for comfort and safety.
Ensures prior images are available and completes all Epic Processes.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Radiographer | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
