1. Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations .. Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations, hospital policy, and to ensure safety of patients and staff .. Greets patients politely and efficiently .. Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories .. Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan .. Seeks out interpreter services if needed .. Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning .. Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients as required .. Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table and ensures that a quality diagnostic image is produced .0. Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives .. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed .. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations .. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements .. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors .. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance .. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications:License/ Certification/ Education:Required:1. Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program .. Registered by the ARRT or registry eligible. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program. Must maintain licensure on an annual basis .. CPR certification. Experience/ Skills:Required:1. Strong organizational and communication skills .. Thoroughly knowledgeable in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care .. Ability to communicate clearly in English with patients to explain procedures while making them as comfortable as possible .. Ability to follow and comply with procedures, policies and regulations .. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with medical staff, personnel, students, and patients .. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English. Preferred:1. Prior experience as a Radiology Technologist. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. III.