Description

Radiology Technologist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


+ Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing x-ray request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.

+ Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of x-ray procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.

+ Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.

+ Adjusts and sets radiographic controls, such as kilo voltage and milliamperage, to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure; regulates the length and intensity of film exposure.

+ Positions and restrains patients; and takes X-rays of patients' chest, limbs, or other parts of the body as requested by physicians.

+ Implements infection control procedures for the work area.

+ Checks X-rays for clarity of image, and retakes X-rays when needed.

+ Develops, fixes,...