Radiology Technician - Fluoroscopy Part Time

Summary Description:

The Procedure Room Radiology Technician's primary function is to assist the physician in the procedure room through operation of the fluoroscopy machine.

Responsibilities:

Perform the following duties as needed:

• Record and maintain daily and weekly monitoring logs
• Record results when the supervising physician performs scheduled testing
• Move the C-arm up or down the field for positioning when the beam is off per physician instructions
• Ensures operation of C-arm by requesting due preventive maintenance, following manufacturers instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, informs the back office supervisor for repairs, maintain equipment inventory, evaluate new equipment and techniques.
• Clean the machine and procedure table between patients and at the end of the day
• Replace radiation monitoring badges quarterly and submit badges for exposure reports
• Wear lead aprons, thyroid collars and protective glasses while the imaging equipment is in use.
• Monitoring badges will be worn on the front of the apron or on the thyroid collars.
• Check Lead apron for tears and request for replacement.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with rules, procedures and regulations.
• Prepares patient for procedure by assisting patient positioning, adjusting the operating table, adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors

Qualifications:

Must be able to communicate in the English language, both written and orally. Knowledge of medical terminology. Current BLS certification. Current California x-ray license and fluoroscopy permit, required. Must be able to conduct oneself in a mature, professional, and pleasant manner. Ability to multitask in time of compromising environment.