Exeter Hospital
Req#14438
Req#: 14438
Per Diem Standard,Varied Shifts Varied
Per Diem Standard,Varied Shifts Varied
Operates imaging equipment under the supervision of a licensed imaging technologist to produce image/radiographs (x-rays) of body for diagnostic purposes.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Enrollment in a formal Radiologic Technologist training program from an AMA approved school required
- BLS within 90 days of hire; must maintain during employment
Major Responsibilities:
- Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices as needed to obtain optimum views of specific area of body requested by ordering practitioner.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtains patient cooperation.
- Moves imaging equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Operates mobile imaging equipment in emergency room or at patient's bedside.
- Operates film-processing equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.