Radiology Tech -RT24-07446- 4 LOCS

• Restricts radiation beam through cone and collimating devices to provide non-exposure of radiation to unaffected parts of the patient.
• Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms.
• Follows operational procedures to identify patients' films with name and x-ray number, correctly marking films as to the side of the patient taken.
• Develops exposed x-ray film using available processing methods.
• Completes patient requisitions with technologist initials, date, number, and size of film.
• Maintains orderly x-ray room as directed by the head of the department.
• Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists physicians in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients.
• Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, film filing, maintenance of records, reception of patients, and other administrative duties as required.
• Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on individual patient needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

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