Radiology Technician - Fluoroscopy Part Time - Conejo Surgery Center

Radiology Technician - Flouroscopy

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.