Technician

Key Responsibilities:

X-Ray:

1. To receive patient with courtesy and compassion.
2. To give appointment for conventional radio-logical procedures.
3. To give clear-cut instruction which are pre-requisite for carrying out the procedure (empty / Full stomach, Empty / Full bladder, Purgative/nor purgative) and the cost of the procedure.
4. To give clear cut instruction to patients who require contrast (Oral/rectal/IV) so that they are physically and mentally prepared.
5. To enter all the required details in X-Ray register with receipt of the deposited amount.
6. Standing behind the lead screen for radiation safety .If a relative has to be present,make sure that they use a lead apron for radiation safety.
7. To get CD/film checked by consultant while patient is still in the department to ensure that quality is maintained and if any further CD/film are required they can be done.
8. To store the used fixer in a separate container and marked “Hazardous Waste”.
9. Collecting all waste CD/films for disposal to waste contractor.
10. To perform emergency radiography after working hours and portable X=-Ray in wards/OT on a rotation schedule.

ULTRASOUND:

11. To assist consultant for FNAC & biopsies.
12. To get CD/film checked by consultant while patient is still in the department to ensure that quality is maintained and if any further CD/film are required they can be done.

CT SCAN

13. To fix appointment and give clear instruction regarding need for fasting. If Yes for how many hours.
14. To receive the imaging requisition forms for CT with receipt of deposited amount & confirm whether pre CT requirement are met with including previous CD/films/studies.
15. To prepare the patient requiring oral/rectal/IV contrast depending on the area to be scanned.
16. To give oral contracts to drink for CT abdomen.
17. To administer rectal contrast (If required).
18. If a relative has to be present, making sure they wear lead aprons.
19. To perform CT scan with standard technique in the presence of the Radiologist.
20. To obtain patients CD’s for the study.
21. To develop hard copies.
22. To perform Non-Contrast emergency CT scan.