Radiology Tech

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000 SOB Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Takes radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical

• Prepares and positions patients for x-rays and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. 
• Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. 
• Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Checks for accuracy of ordered exams by comparing to written physician order. 
• Verifies correct patient by two forms of identity verification, prior to injecting patient or starting exam. 
• Maintains patient confidentiality per established CHN policies regarding HIPAA rights and practices.
• Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen. 
• Maintain skills required to change oxygen tanks. 
• Must be able to use masks and nasal canula. 
• Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders. 
• Secures and safely transports e-cylinders.
• Accesses electronic patient health record via current system. 
• Inputs and processes requisitions. 
• Inputs all relevant information and provides film/imaging history to physician, as appropriate.
• Expectations for operating room: Manipulates/operates all C-arms, troubleshoots errors with equipment, performs sterile technique while operating C-arm, assists circulating RN as needed, prints films from C-arm when needed, archives images to PACS from C-arm, sets-up C-arm with all patient information, positions C-arm to the surgeons specifications, locates/documents patient dose.  

• Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited radiology program. 
  • Experience: The experience acquired during radiology program and student clinical training. 
  • Licensure/Certifications: 
    • ARRT- R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) and AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE)- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association. 

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