Radiologic Technologist

Job description

• Schedules, assigns, and reviews subordinates' work; prepares employee performance evaluations; instructs new employees in departmental and unit policies, operating procedures, equipment operation, and safety standards and procedures; and participates in subordinates' training.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions, and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safe, comfortable care during the scan.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to the specifications of the examination.
• Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Develop and process radiologic film.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure the safety of patients and team members.
• Uses the scales, field of view, gain, voltage, and amps, and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high-quality images.
• Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order.
• Monitor x-ray equipment to assure safety and proper working conditions, and report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Perform related administrative duties, including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes, and maintaining procedure logs.

General Qualifications Standard

• A graduate of Radiologic Technology with a professional license
• Preferably with experience in CT-Scan and X-ray
• Must be able to communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with different patients, from children to the elderly.
• With at least 6 months to 1 year of professional experience.
• To be assigned in Casimiro Ynares Memorial Hospital, Montalban, Rizal