Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologist or radiologist, operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department radiographic routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings and processes images following the procedure. Performs limited radiographic procedures according to Montana State permit limitations.

Essential Job Functions

•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
•Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by the institution, state and according to limited permit State statute.
•Performs non-complex procedures and radiographs using the appropriate department routine as ordered. Performs examinations using all the general radiographic equipment. Ensures that all exams are checked by the registered radiologic technologist for critique and approval.
•Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by the particular examination or patient needs and processes the necessary radiographs.
•Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patients, self and co-workers. Assists the patient at the end of the examination.
•Informs management, lead technologist, or registered rad. tech of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff, patients and physicians. Assists with the Quality Improvement program, assists with technique chart and stocks and cleans their assigned room daily. Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies by informing appropriate personnel for acquisition
•Performs a variety of clerical and filing tasks, as required, such as working up patients, image file maintenance, and completing the appropriate paper work following each examination
•May float to various departments, clinics and off site facilities to fulfill staffing needs.
•Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
•Performs other duties as assigned or need to meet the needs of the department/organization.