RAD Tech Job Description
RAD tech
provides safe patient care by assisting with patient transfers and demonstrates proper positioning of patients presenting for diagnostic and/or interventional procedures.
RAD Tech Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
MRI integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating fluoroscopy equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by physician
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating x ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by physician
Transfers, positions, immobilizes, and instructs patients in order to obtain the desired diagnostic imaging study as ordered by the requesting physician and protocolled by the radiologist
Utilizes Radiology Information Systems (Percipio, IDXrad, PACS/Centricity) to schedule, arrive, complete, archive, and send all patient and exam information
The practice of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is performed by radiologic technologists responsible for the use of radiofrequencies (RF's) within a magnetic field on humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes
Assists physicians and performs quality Radiographic procedures at a level of competence not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
Must be licensed in the state of Texas or Registry Eligible
Delivers patient care for all age groups while using diagnostic imaging equipment
With Circulating Nurse, determine, prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments and equipment
RAD Tech Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RAD Tech
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ARRT, CRT, BLS, CPR, CCRT, AHA, BCLS, MRTBE, SCRQSA, RT
Education for RAD Tech
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RAD tech job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology, Supervision, Medical, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Patient Care, Radiology, Physics
Skills for RAD Tech
Desired skills for RAD tech include:
Radiology information systems
Radiographic equipment and imaging procedures
Patient focused care delivery
Applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff
State
Diagnostic
Local
Federal and Joint Commission Regulations
Technical
Proper patient positioning and department protocols to obtain routine and other views for standard projections
Desired experience for RAD tech includes:
BLS-C (must be obtained during the probationary period)
Mammography preferred
Current ARRT, CMRT
Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology or accredited Radiologic Technology program
1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist
Advance O.R
RAD Tech Examples
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RAD Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of RAD tech. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RAD tech
- Record amount and type of film exposed
- Process images in accordance with standardized procedures and maintain assigned work area in clean and orderly condition
- Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments and equipment
- Consult with x-ray radiology consultant to ensure compliance with established standards of quality
- Save and store images and maintain assigned work area in clean and orderly condition
- Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray room in proper working condition
- May work a variety of shifts 7 days per week, including a holiday rotation
- Subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties
- Expected to adhere to hospital policies and procedures
- Expected to fulfill position description and requirements
Qualifications for RAD tech
- For entities with shortages of qualified personnel, must be obtained within 24 months of hire
- Approved BLS, health care provider level
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing (TECH)
- Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition
- Must possess independent decision making skills
- Pain Management experience required
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Our company is looking to fill the role of RAD tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RAD tech
- Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance)
- Reviews MRI order for exam and indications
- Reviews scan protocol and ensures that it has been entered for each exam
- Performs venipuncture following established Departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains ACLS certification
- Performs all duties pertaining to the performance of clinical and research MRIExams
- Screens patients for MRI safety and is responsible for patient positioning, coil, and protocol selection
- Controls access into the MRI environment for non-MRI personnel
- Prepares and cleans the equipment and scanner room for each patient
- Performs daily quality assurance on MRI scanners and verifies the safe operation of all other patient equipment to be used during the work day
Qualifications for RAD tech
- BLS must be obtained during the probationary period
- ARRT registry eligible
- Graduate of an Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Radiography program
- Registered in CT by the ARRT within two years of hire
- Graduate from AMA approved school of radiology technology
- Certification by the California Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CRT), and Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RAD tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RAD tech
- Exercises sound independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative under pressure and in a variety of situations
- Document scans all paperwork into RMS Scanning system
- Works collaboratively with Assistant Chief Technologist and Lead Technologists to ensure smooth, efficient patient flow and optimal utilization of MRI scanners
- Maintains ethical standards (patient confidentiality, professional conduct)
- Delivers patient care within the scope of certification/training
- Remains up-to-date on developments and trends in MR imaging techniques, procedures, and equipment
- May oversee and instruct MRI technologists and students within the department
- May be required to work with lab animals for research purposes
- Performs all other duties as required and directed
- MRI Technologists must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, computer technology, basic patient care and assessment techniques, MRI physics, and medical terminology
Qualifications for RAD tech
- Minimum three (3) years of recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a Radiologic Technologist, including one (1) year of recent experience in Interventional Radiology (IR)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Mammography
- Mammography license a plus
- Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
- New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry prior to first day of employment
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a RAD tech. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RAD tech
- Operates equipment, with competence and proficiency, in various locations including (but not limited to) clinics, emergency room, special procedures room, surgery, portables, C-arms, fluoroscopy and tomography in performing radiological exams, procedures and/or special procedures
- Keeps abreast of FHS standards, protocols and procedures relating to the department
- Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient’s family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient’s ability to tolerate exam
- Prepares patient or area for IR procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques
- Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment
- Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner
- Assists leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards and records for applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting organizations by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH and ACR
- Performs procedures according to departmental protocol as established by Radiologist(s)
- Introduces self to patient and patient’s family (if appropriate), communicates with the patient and explains the procedure(s)
Qualifications for RAD tech
- ARRT-CT within 24 months of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) for continued employment
- Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
- Associates Degree of Applied Science in Radiology
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Rad Tech experience in an acute care hospital setting required
- Evidence of good health as evidence by infrequent absenteeism
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a RAD tech. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RAD tech
- Ability to perform Diagnostic Radiology examinations as deemed necessary
- Interviews the patient to obtain patient’s medical history or important information regarding the nature of the exam being performed, documenting that information appropriately
- Presents examination education to the patient prior to the exam and gives post procedure instructions pertinent to the exam performed
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize the Carestream CR and Carestream PACS
- Critiques images prior to submitting for interpretation, monitors film quality while maintaining film repeat rate of 5 percent or less
- Utilizes shielding /collimation to minimize patient radiation exposure in compliance with Radiation Safety Procedures and ALARA principles, while monitoring own radiation exposure
- Assists the Radiology manager with departmental Quality Assurance
- Transports patients in a safe manner utilizing proper body mechanics and lifting techniques and requests assistance as needed
- Demonstrates ability to take patient vital signs when appropriate
- Understands policies and procedures relative to patient restraints
Qualifications for RAD tech
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited college and meets the requirements for registry by the ARRT
- Must be certified by the ARRT
- Have sufficient teaching ability to instruct student radiologic technologists
- Demonstrates active involvement in Radiology (committee involvement
- Experience in spine, extremity, urology, long bone surgeries, and pelvis
- Experience with digital portable arm and o-arm a plus