Diagnostic Radiology Technologist PRNPotomac Healthcare Solutions LLC

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the provision of covered services to enrolled and unassigned patients presenting for care. 

• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Documents pregnancy status of female patients of youth bearing age and the shielding precautions taken in the performance of the imaging study.
• Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and trouble-shooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to establish inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.