Duties and responsibilities
- Review physician orders and patient identification before each examination to confirm correct study, patient, and laterality
- Position patients on the examination table or in the imaging room using positioning aids, alignment tools, and clear verbal guidance to obtain diagnostic-quality images
- Select appropriate exposure factors — kVp, mAs, source-to-image distance, and grid selection — based on patient anatomy, body habitus, and clinical indication
- Apply radiation protection measures: gonadal shielding, collimation to the minimum field of view, and lead aprons for accompanying personnel
- Perform portable and bedside radiography in ICU, ED, surgical suites, and isolation rooms using mobile X-ray equipment
- Operate fluoroscopic equipment for contrast studies and procedural guidance under radiologist or physician supervision
- Evaluate image quality before submitting studies: correct positioning, exposure adequacy, absence of motion, and appropriate labeling
- Archive images in the PACS system with correct patient demographics, study type, and image orientation
- Provide age-appropriate patient education about the procedure, answer questions about radiation safety, and manage patient anxiety to achieve diagnostic results
- Maintain equipment cleanliness, log quality control measurements, and report technical malfunctions to the imaging supervisor or biomedical engineering
Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹35,155.93 per month
Work Location: In person