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Description JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes and fulfilling the goals and objectives of Advanced Pain Care. QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology • Current registration with ARRT and successful completion of Basic Life Support • Three to five years of radiologic technologist experience preferred DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: • Performs diagnostic procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care • Utilizes proper positioning of patients, proper image identification, professional patient care and assessment and maintains proper documentation • Prepares patients for exams by communicating the need to remove garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure, and explaining how the process works • Adheres to medical and standard precautions as required per procedure • Performs clerical duties, transports patients as required and processes images • Administers contrast media and other medications as directed • Assists with quality control/performance improvement, including maintaining radiographic equipment • Closely follows provider instructions and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process in order to help provider diagnose problems • Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and ensure safety of patients and staff members • Monitor video display of area being scanned and monitor patients’ conditions and reactions to procedures, reporting abnormal signs to physician • Adheres to all Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures • Has regular and predictable attendance • Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of X-ray equipment • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work with complex computers and machinery • Ability to work independently • Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions under pressure • Ability to manage time well • Ability to handle confidential patient information • Ability to document accurately and precisely • Ability to produce high quality images consistently Requirements WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental Conditions • Medical office environment Physical Requirements Good visual acuity, accurate color vision. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling, and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Computer skills preferred. WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Office Manager, Radiologist and/or Providers