Radiology Tech (X-RAY

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JOB

TITLE:

Radiographer

Position

Summary

The

Radiographer

performs fluoroscopic and diagnostic imaging procedures for patients of all age groups, utilizing established professional radiology practice standards.

This

position

is

responsible

for

duties

related

to

imaging

services,

patient

care,

physician

assistance,

file

management,

and

associated

clerical

responsibilities

necessary

to

support

quality

patient

outcomes

in

the

outpatient

surgical

environment.

The

Radiographer

plays

a

critical

role

in

ensuring

patient

safety,

maintaining

imaging

quality

standards,

and

assisting

physicians

with

diagnostic

and

procedural

imaging

needs.

Essential

Functions

Patient

Care

&

Imaging

Procedures

Prepare

and

instruct

patients

for

radiologic

examinations.

Explain

imaging

procedures

and

answer

patient

questions

to

promote

understanding

and

comfort.

Remove

or

assist

patients

in

removing

items

that

may

interfere

with

imaging,

such

as

jewelry

or

metallic

objects.

Position

patients

appropriately

to

obtain

high-quality

diagnostic

images.

Determine

appropriate

anatomical

positioning

and

ensure

proper

patient

shielding

during

procedures.

Monitor

patients

throughout

diagnostic

and

fluoroscopic

procedures.

Assist

physicians

and

clinical

staff

during

fluoroscopic

procedures

as

needed.

Administer

emergency

assistance

when

necessary

and

within

scope

of

training.

Radiographic

Imaging

Operate

stationary

and

portable

radiologic

equipment

to

obtain

diagnostic

images.

Perform

fluoroscopic

procedures

in

accordance

with

physician

orders

and

facility

protocols.

Produce

high-quality

radiographic

images

for

physician

interpretation

and

diagnosis.

Position

image

receptors

appropriately

and

obtain

diagnostic

exposures.

Utilize

exposure

techniques

that

produce

optimal

image

quality

while

minimizing

patient

radiation

exposure.

Measure

body

structures

and

adjust

technical

factors

to

achieve

appropriate

image

density,

contrast,

and

detail.

Apply

radiation

protection

measures,

including:

Lead

shields

Collimation

techniques

Exposure

reduction

strategies

Adhere

to

ALARA

(As

Low

As

Reasonably

Achievable)

radiation

safety

principles.

Film

Processing

&

Image

Management

Process,

develop,

and

maintain

radiographic

images

according

to

facility

procedures.

Prepare

solutions

used

in

film

processing

when

applicable.

Produce

image

copies

as

necessary

for

physician

review

and

recordkeeping.

Maintain

imaging

records,

films,

and

electronic

files

accurately

and

securely.

Assist

in

photographing

and

documenting

unusual

clinical

cases

as

directed.

Equipment

&

Department

Maintenance

Maintain

radiology

equipment

in

proper

working

condition.

Perform

routine

equipment

checks

and

report

malfunctions

promptly.

Assist

with

inventory

management

and

ordering

of

radiology

supplies.

Ensure

imaging

areas

remain

clean,

organized,

and

compliant

with

safety

standards.

Maintain

departmental

records

and

reports

as

required.

Administrative

Responsibilities

Maintain

accurate

patient

imaging

records

and

documentation.

Complete

required

reports

and

departmental

paperwork

in

a

timely

manner.

Assist

with

scheduling

and

coordination

of

imaging

services

as

needed.

Collaborate

with

physicians,

nurses,

and

other

healthcare

professionals

to

support

patient

care

and

workflow

efficiency.

Compliance

&

Safety

Follow

all

federal,

state,

and

facility

regulations

regarding

radiologic

practice.

Maintain

patient

privacy

and

c