Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM)

• Work setting: In-person (not virtual)

Description

Perform routine and emergent diagnostic radiographic procedures (e.g., cervical, lumbar, thoracic, extremity, facial/head) and adjust protocols/standardized views as needed for patient condition. Operate and monitor DR/CR equipment, prepare and maintain the exam room, ensure patient safety, and complete required patient identification checks. Electronically process exposed radiographs, perform digital image manipulation, transmit/store images to PACS, and complete imaging documentation in the Cerner EHR.

Responsibilities

• Maximize daily radiography room utilization by planning around scheduled and walk-in exams

• Prepare exam rooms with appropriate supplies, safety equipment, positioning devices, and linens

• Follow standardized departmental protocols for all studies

• Annotate/document relevant exam information and notify the ordering provider of significant patient status changes

• Perform two-identifier checks (full name and full date of birth) before completing exams

• Troubleshoot minor DR/CR plate reader malfunctions and escalate issues to lead technologist/supervisor

• Ensure accurate exam markers, digital manipulation for proper quality, and correct positioning

• Perform image edits/registration and complete patient workflows in Cerner EHR imaging package

• Conduct image quality assurance, including technique and network information before PACS transmission

• Support imaging students/volunteers/job shadowers (without direct patient care)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (plus sick leave and federal holidays)

• Paid parental leave after 12 months (up to 12 weeks)

• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible employees

• Federal retirement options: traditional pension and 401K with up to 5% employer contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Smoke-free facility