STRAIT RICHMOND HOSPITAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Radiological Technologist
DEPARTMENT:
Diagnostic Imaging
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Facility Manager/Director of Diagnostic
Imaging
POSITION:
Unionized – CUPE (Healthcare)
JOB SUMMARY
The Radiological Technologist is a member of the health care team who provides
diagnostic imaging services, and other related duties within the department as
outlined in the Job Description, to patients/clients in keeping with the applicable
Provincial and Federal Acts, Regulations, and standards of practice governing
such a department. He/she works in accordance with the values, vision, and
mission, policies and procedures of the Provincial Health Authority and Strait
Richmond Hospital.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Association of Medical
Radiation Technologists and the Canadian Association of Medical
Radiation Technologists.
Demonstrated excellence in work organization
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills
Competence in computer skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
RESPONSIBILITES
1. TECHNICAL
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Performs general and special radiological procedures in keeping
with departmental policy.
Maintains an in-depth knowledge of CR, PACS, Xero, requisition
scanner and the Meditech system as acquired through formal
training, continuing education, on the job training or experience
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Brings to the attention of the physician any abnormal results that
require immediate attention.
Performs all processes related to computer input and retrieval of
information
Performs ECG, and application of Loop and Holter Monitors as
required.
Documents all pertinent information re patient as required
Arranges appointments
Ensures that reports are distributed to physicians and/or other
hospitals
Transports patients to and from the X-ray Department
2. INTERPERSONAL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Fosters, demonstrates and maintains good public relations with
patients/clients, visitors, the public and community
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with
coworkers and other members of the health care team
Confers with other members of the health care team as required
3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Participates in continuing education programs in keeping with
required competencies and skills
 Keeps current in trends and changes within the profession and
within the provision of health care services
 Participates on committees/teams as part of continuous quality
improvement
 Maintains current CPR yearly
o Maintain a level of technical knowledge through literature,
educational workshops, and continuing education courses.
 Ensures confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, staff and
the facility
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4. OTHER RELATED DUTIES
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Keeps rooms and surrounding areas safe and free from clutter
Communicates and documents unusual incidents/accidents involving
patients, the public, staff, and equipment malfunction.
Performs other clerical related duties as required to maintain
departmental efficiency and effectiveness
Responsible for the orientation and training of new staff to the X-Ray
Dept.
Provides X-Ray service after regular hours, either call back or overtime
May be required to travel to other sites if necessary
Date Revised:
July 9, 2015
Approved By:
Facility Manager