Overview

The radiologic technologist performs imaging procedures in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

Mammography:

• • • Maintains personal qualifications as outlined by ACR/FDA/MQSA requirements; maintains quality control record.

            MRI:

• • • Must have enhanced knowledge in the area of MRI expertise and skills that are required for maintaining a safe MRI environment daily.
    • Follows scanning protocols, positions and screening of patients, emergency response to patient and equipment problems.

Nuclear Medicine:

• • • He/she performs nuclear medicine imaging, dilution and uptake procedures. He/she performs quality and radiation control procedures dictated by departmental policy and state regulations.
    • Performs nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with the authorized users of the facility radioactive materials license.
    • Provides all quality control and documentation of assay, dispensation and disposal of radioactive materials.
    • Provides these elements as outlined in departmental policy and as dictated by the State of Alabama’s regulations for radioactive materials.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications