Radiographic Technologist

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Radiographic Technologist
Place of Performance: Japan

General Description:

Includes, but not limited to: Bone Densitometry Technologist; Cardiac-Interventional Radiographer; Computed Tomography Technologist; Mammography; MRI Technologist; Radiation Therapy Technologist; Radiologic Technologist; Sonographer Vascular-Interventional Radiographer; Vascular Sonographer.

Specific Tasks:

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient’s condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a radiologic technologist or in the radiologic technologist specialty area.