Job Summary: Deliver exceptional healthcare services by utilizing ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners. This role demands professionalism, competence, and a commitment to patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient history aligns with the procedure and documentation is accurate.
• Prepare and instruct patients to achieve optimal imaging results while minimizing anxiety.
• Operate radiography equipment and accessories skillfully to complete procedures.
• Position patients to best display the anatomical area of interest, respecting their comfort and abilities.
• Immobilize patients when necessary for accurate examinations.
• Determine appropriate radiographic exposure factors and apply radiation protection principles to safeguard patients, self, and others.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Attend to patients' physical and psychological needs throughout procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques as required and perform venipunctures when needed.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional and fluoroscopic procedures, including non-interpretive fluoroscopy.
• May perform catheter anchoring and initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Educate patients by explaining tests and procedures clearly.
• Maintain assigned areas, report equipment issues, and manage supplies efficiently.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate actively in quality assessment and improvement initiatives.
• 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 essential.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold state certification for radiologic technologists.
• 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 operates on the 2nd shift and is located in a regional healthcare facility serving the Midwest United States. The role may require participation in on-call rotations to provide technical support or shift coverage as needed.