Radiology Technologist
Core
Operates imaging equipment to produce radiological and fluoroscopic images of designated body portions for pediatric and adult patients as ordered by physicians.
Role type
Radiologic Technologist I (Pediatric focus)
Builds
Diagnostic X-ray and fluoroscopic images
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Required skills
Operating imaging equipment, positioning patients, adjusting exposure settings (voltage, current, time), administering contrast media, communicating with patients and families, critical thinking, prioritizing workload, attention to detail
Preferred skills
Acute care technologist experience in pediatric inpatient hospitals, Venipuncture
Technologies
X-ray equipment, Fluoroscopy equipment, Contrast media
Responsibilities
Instruct patients for radiological or fluoroscopic examinations, adjust imaging equipment, determine proper exposure settings, prepare patients for X-ray by administering contrast, address family and patient concerns
Seniority
Entry-level, newly graduated