Diagnostic Radiologic Technician (CT, DEXA, General Imaging) more… ▼
| Location: | San Francisco, CA |
| Company: | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
| First posted: | March 30, 2015 |
Duties:
The incumbent of this position works in two difficult and complex modalities: Computerized Tomography (CT) and General Imaging/Bone Densitometry, and is responsible for clinical, research, and educational duties in these modalities. This position works closely with radiologists, clinicians, radiology nurses, and trainee technologists to assure optimum quality control, coordination of activities, and that high quality diagnostic imaging results is achieved. Other duties include, but are not limited to:· Independently performs routine to moderately complex General Diagnostic/Bone Densitometry and Computerized Tomography (CT) procedures.
· Ensures exams are scheduled in a manner as to optimize each modalities imaging time while maintain flexibility to allow for emergency cases.
· Confers with the radiologists to establish the requirements of non-standard examinations, and determines technical factors, positioning, thickness of slices, radiation levels, and clinical requirements of the CT examinations.
· Responsible for verifying and executing physician orders for diagnostic CT examinations, ensuring the proper preparation of the exams, and the safety and well-being of the patient during the procedures.
· Evaluates exam quality and makes necessary corrections to improve image quality.
· Keeps abreast of and reviews new developments in the field of CT and recommends such developments and/or improvements to the radiologists, and confers with the radiologists on all updates. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT/DEXA/General Imaging)
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