Radiology Technologist

About the role

Requirements

• Responsibilities:
• - Prepare patients for X-ray, CT, and MRI procedures, including verifying patient identity, reviewing examination requests, obtaining relevant clinical information, and explaining the procedure.
• - Escort patients to the appropriate examination, dressing, and imaging areas and provide verbal and/or written instructions as required.
• - Position patients and imaging equipment accurately according to established examination protocols to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• - Operate X-ray, CT, and MRI equipment safely and effectively, adjusting technical parameters according to the examination requirements and patient condition.
• - Screen patients for MRI safety contraindications, implants, devices, metal objects, and other relevant safety considerations before entering the MRI environment.
• - Explain procedures clearly to patients and address questions or concerns in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
• - Apply appropriate radiation safety measures and protection devices to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and visitors.
• - Retrieve radiologic orders and relevant patient information from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and enter or update required examination and patient data accurately.
• - Complete all required documentation, forms, procedure logs, examination records, and other administrative requirements.
• - Maintain accurate labeling and documentation of imaging studies in accordance with departmental procedures.
• - Maintain adequate supplies required for radiologic procedures .
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• - Associate degree in Radiology Technology from an approved college/school in Radiologic Technology.
• - Meets the Saudi commission for health Specialties licensure requirements.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• - at least 2 years experience in Radiology Technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for X-ray, CT, and MRI procedures, including verifying patient identity, reviewing examination requests, obtaining relevant clinical information, and explaining the procedure.
• Escort patients to the appropriate examination, dressing, and imaging areas and provide verbal and/or written instructions as required.
• Position patients and imaging equipment accurately according to established examination protocols to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Operate X-ray, CT, and MRI equipment safely and effectively, adjusting technical parameters according to the examination requirements and patient condition.
• Screen patients for MRI safety contraindications, implants, devices, metal objects, and other relevant safety considerations before entering the MRI environment.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and address questions or concerns in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
• Apply appropriate radiation safety measures and protection devices to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Retrieve radiologic orders and relevant patient information from the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and enter or update required examination and patient data accurately.
• Complete all required documentation, forms, procedure logs, examination records, and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate labeling and documentation of imaging studies in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintain adequate supplies required for radiologic procedures.

Skills

• X-ray
• CT
• MRI
• radiologic safety
• EMR (Electronic Medical Record) data entry
• patient positioning
• image acquisition
• radiation protection
• imaging equipment operation
• MRI safety screening
• documentation and records management
• clinical information review
• patient communication
• radiology procedures preparation
• dressing and imaging area coordination