Radiographer Job Description
Radiographer
provides quality radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations assists the physician in diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
Radiographer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective radiographer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included radiographer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Must be knowledgeable of age specific protocols
Use of PACS
Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation
Obtain requested imaging studies through order verification
Obtain proper patient identification
Obtain appropriate imaging following approved policies and protocols
Proper patient preparation and education which may begin prior to the patient arrival
The technologist may be involved in part of a procedural team
Treat patients of all age groups which include infancy, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics
Must be flexible to cover a variety of shifts with weekend, holiday and non-restricted call duties required as needed
Radiographer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Radiographer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, ARRT, II, BCLS, AHA, RT, A.R.R.T, SCRQSA, IRR
Education for Radiographer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the radiographer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Associates, Radiology, Radiologic Technology, Education, Computer, Technical, Computers, Writing, Keyboard
Skills for Radiographer
Desired skills for radiographer include:
Positioning
Anatomy
Radiographic physics
Radiographic techniques
Pathology and cross sectional anatomy
Trauma
Forms of diagnostic imaging
Age specific protocols
O.R
PACS
Desired experience for radiographer includes:
Sound technical knowledge and proficiency in the use of Radiology equipment, including daily upkeep and maintenance (Fluoroscopy, C-arms, portables, breast specimen imaging units, cystography tables and general imaging accessories in the radiology examination rooms)
Start/Remove I.V
Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, Properly documents all required information
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness.Keeps rooms and work area orderly and clean
May be responsible for specific area of instruction for ancillary personnel
Knowledge of specific/cross trained area
Radiographer Examples
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Radiographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a radiographer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for radiographer
- Prepare and clean up machines, equipment, work area, required to perform tasks
- Develop techniques as required
- May be required to work outside department
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards, assisting physicians, responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures, may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel
- Will be required to teach imaging students or specialty
- Will be required to teach imaging students or appropriate Hospital personnel established procedures and operation of equipment, in accordance with the guidelines and teaching objectives of the department
- The Radiologic Technologist performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology
- Regulates the equipment used to produce and process images
- Assists in the daily operation of the Radiology department
- Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and medical staff
Qualifications for radiographer
- Knowledge of Radiology Information System
- Promotes Family Centered Care Philosophy
- Age Specific Considerations
- No experience required for Assistants, but a 40 hour radiation safety certificate would be a plus
- Current state of Florida Radiology Technologist license, ARRT (or equivalent), and current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds using both hands and move equipment and parts in a variety of positions
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Radiographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of radiographer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for radiographer
- Capable of recognizing elements required to produce images of diagnostic quality
- Keeps work area clean and fully stocked
- Understands and utilizes principles of radiation safety
- Performs venipuncture as necessary
- Maintains patient safety and confidentiality
- Assess level of patient care, demonstrates knowledge of contrast media, and identifies /validates exam
- Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic procedure
- May select and administer intravenous contrast media
- May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed
- When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new hires and students while maintaining one’s own responsibilities and duties
Qualifications for radiographer
- Utilizes hospital and radiology order entry software
- Must be a graduate of a program of radiological technology approved by the A.R.R.T
- Must be registered with the American Registry of radiological technologists
- ARRT MR Certification
- Active license with Illinois Emergency Management Administration
- Associates Degree in Applied Science, Radiography or Certificate of Completion, Radiography Program (hospital sponsored)
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Radiographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a radiographer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for radiographer
- Under the supervision of a radiologist, performs diagnostic medical radiographic procedures limited to x-ray examinations of the skull, chest, hip/pelvis, spine/sacrum, upper extremities, and lower extremities
- Maintains department facilities
- Processes images, evaluates images for technical quality and accurate patient identification
- Verifies patient identification and physician orders
- Be capable of developing, qualifying, and approving procedures
- Be responsible for the NDT operations for which qualified, assigned, and should be capable of interpreting and evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications
- Performs diagnostic radiographic and CT procedures
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination
- Determines radiographic technique exposure factors
- Selects appropriate CT programs for desired protocol and manipulates display parameters
Qualifications for radiographer
- CMRT (Texas Department of Health) and
- ARRT within one year of employment
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent trade knowledge/experience is preferred
- Minimum Experience - 1 year experience in performing Diagnostic Imaging preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year pediatric hospital, outpatient or urgent care radiology experience required
- Certified Radiologic Technologist license in Florida required
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Radiographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a radiographer. 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 radiographer
- Verifies informed consent for interventional radiographic and CT procedures as required
- Assists radiologists and physicians during fluoroscopic and interventional procedures
- Starts and maintains intravenous access
- Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with Mercy policy
- Performs surgical and portable radiographic exams
- Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and CT procedures, including assisting and transporting patients
- The Special Procedures Radiographer reviews requests for radiologic procedures, using reason for the procedures, department guidelines, physician's recommendations and patient condition and personal judgment
- The Special Procedures Radiographer is responsible for reviewing the physician order and reason for exam assisting with and setting up the procedure
- Determines the proper radiographic technique parameters and ensures appropriate documentation by providing procedural and billing coding to all records
- Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
Qualifications for radiographer
- Of Radiological Technology
- Knowledge of CR and DR equipment
- Graduate of an AMA – approved Radiology program
- CMRT (TDH), basic cardiac life support (CPR) required, ARRT ® preferred
- FL State DOH General Radiographer
- Must be able to communicate with clients, supervisors, and co-workers
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Radiographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a radiographer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for radiographer
- Ability to function with limited or no supervision in normal circumstances
- Ability to assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of lead and/or manager
- Ability to recognize pathology and modify examination to provide a complete diagnosis
- Performs diagnostic and interventional radiographic and breast imaging procedures
- Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety
- Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography
- Determines radiographic and mammographic exposure factors
- Evaluates radiographic and mammographic images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded
- Verifies informed consent for interventional radiographic and mammographic procedures as required
Qualifications for radiographer
- Previous radiography experience and/or radiography training is highly preferred
- Associate Degree in Radiology
- Associate's degree in engineering technology, electro-optics technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Ability to operate hand/power tools, lift 50 lbs, and become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment and perform moderate work effort while wearing full-face or half-mask respirators
- CMRT (Texas Department of Health) and/or either by the TDH or TMB
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certificate