Job Summary: Deliver top-quality healthcare by expertly using ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners. This role involves performing a variety of radiographic procedures with professionalism and precision.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic radiographic exams, ensuring patient history aligns with procedures and documenting all relevant information.
• Prepare and instruct patients to achieve optimal imaging results while minimizing anxiety.
• Operate radiography equipment and accessories skillfully to perform required procedures.
• Position patients appropriately, considering comfort and ability, and immobilize when necessary.
• Determine and apply correct radiographic exposure techniques.
• Implement radiation safety principles to protect patients, self, and others.
• Assess image quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Attend to patients' physical and psychological needs throughout procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques and perform venipunctures as needed.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media under licensed practitioner guidance.
• Assist with interventional and fluoroscopic procedures, including non-interpretive tasks.
• May perform catheter anchoring and initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Educate patients about tests and procedures to foster understanding and cooperation.
• Maintain assigned areas, report equipment issues, and manage supply restocking.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives within the department.
• Adhere to all relevant standards and policies, including on-call duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Computer proficiency is necessary.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold state certification for radiography.
• Graduate from an accredited radiography program with an active student license at start date.
• Registry eligible and must obtain ARRT R.T.(R) certification within six months of hire.

This position is based in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.