Job Description

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist I

Job Summary:

The Radiologic Technologist I performs Radiological Procedures at a technical level sufficient to provide adequate diagnosis. Radiologic Technologist I assists the Radiologist or other designated Physician in performing Radiological Procedures on patients ranging in age from Pediatric to geriatric. Radiologic Technologist I must participate in quality control procedures for the Imaging Services Department.

Essential Job Duties: 

Performs and/or assists with all Radiographic Procedures with efficiency and quality according to the approved Departmental Procedure Manual. 

Reviews images for proper positioning, technique and patient identification in order to be sent to the Radiologist as a completed examination. 

Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment within the Imaging Department. 

Demonstrates the ability to correctly image and identify anatomical structures as it relates to diagnostic imaging and uses proper patient positioning. Correctly marks images with appropriate notations and initials. 

Demonstrates proper use of patient shielding devices and uses ALARA consistently while performing job tasks. 

Performs any other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Behavioral Standards: 

Exhibits customer and service oriented behaviors in every day work interactions. 

Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to patients, physicians, hospital staff and other internal and external customers.

Communication/Knowledge: 

Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care. 

Able to listen, understand, problem-solve, and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes. 

Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.

Collaboration/Teamwork: 

Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues. 

Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.

Education/Experience: 

High school graduate 

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Licensure/Certifications: 

Current CPR 

Current ARRT Certificate, in good standing, preferred 

Current CRT, California Radiological Technologist Certificate.

ADA/Physical Demands: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered. 

Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell. The employee is regularly required to lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10 pounds, with assistance. Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.