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 effectively, respecting their comfort and abilities.
• Immobilize patients when necessary for accurate examinations.
• Determine appropriate radiographic exposure factors.
• 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 during procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques as required.
• Perform venipunctures 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 needed.
• Educate patients about tests and procedures.
• Maintain assigned areas, report equipment issues, and manage supplies.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all relevant standards and policies.
• May participate in on-call duties for technical assistance or shift coverage 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 radiography.
• Graduate from an accredited radiography program with an active student license at start date.
• Registry eligible and must obtain R.T.(R) ARRT certification within six months of hire.

This position operates on a second shift schedule within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest United States.