Radiographer

Job Description

???????????Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.???????????Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer?s instructions; trouble shooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.???????????Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.???????????Complies with Department of Health (DOH) rules, policies, regulations, and professional requirements.???????????Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshop.???????????Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.???????????Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.???????????Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors.???????????Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.???????????Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures???????????Oversees staff in operation of imaging equipment, such as X-ray machine, CT scan, Ultrasound and MRI equipment, evaluates accuracy and quality of images and provides technical assistance.???????????Maintain proper records of patient details ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.???????????Operate complex medical instruments such as MRIs, CT scanners, X-ray, Ultrasound, and several other imaging devices.????????????Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation.???????????Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.???????????Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer?s instructions; trouble shooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.???????????Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.???????????Complies with Department of Health (DOH) rules, policies, regulations, and professional requirements.???????????Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshop.???????????Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.???????????Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.???????????Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors.???????????Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.???????????Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures???????????Oversees staff in operation of imaging equipment, such as X-ray machine, CT scan, Ultrasound and MRI equipment, evaluates accuracy and quality of images and provides technical assistance.???????????Maintain proper records of patient details ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.???????????Operate complex medical instruments such as MRIs, CT scanners, X-ray, Ultrasound, and several other imaging devices.????????????Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation.

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