Radiologic Technologist Job Description Template

Job title

Radiologic Technologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable radiologic technologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will review imaging orders and confirm patient identity, explain procedures and answer patient questions and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Review imaging orders and confirm patient identity
• Explain procedures and answer patient questions
• Position patients and equipment for the correct views
• Set exposure factors and capture diagnostic images
• Apply radiation protection for patients, staff and yourself
• Check image quality and send images to PACS
• Assist with fluoroscopy and portable exams
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of patient positioning and exposure technique selection
• Communication with anxious patients and attention to detail
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• ARRT Radiography (R)
• State radiologic technologist license
• BLS/CPR
• Experience with digital radiography (DR) systems

Skills

• Radiation protection (ALARA)
• Image evaluation
• Fluoroscopy assistance
• PACS and RIS use
• Teamwork
• Composure in emergencies

Work environment and schedule

Technologists work in hospital radiology departments, emergency departments, imaging centers and clinics. They spend most of the day on their feet, move and position patients, and push portable machines through the hospital. Radiation safety practices keep exposure low. Hospitals need imaging around the clock, so evenings, nights, weekends and on-call shifts are common. Outpatient imaging centers usually keep daytime hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.