Limited X-ray Machine Operator/Radiology Tech

General Job Summary: Responsible for operating general diagnostic x-ray equipment. Responsible for assisting providers with patient care by performing a variety of clinical and clerical duties.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assists in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management.
2. Provides patient education per provider protocol.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.
4. Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
5. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
6. Read patients’ charts and relay physician orders to other staff members.
7. Ensures clerical responsibilities and patient information is completed in a timely manner as assigned.
8. Maintain patient information in an electronic health records system.
9. Maintain all imaging files completely and accurately.
10. Complies with safety standards, OSHA, and HIPAA.
11. Maintain clinical quality assurance standards.
12. Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
13. Maintains radiographic supplies, images, and orders as necessary.
14. Operates only the general diagnostic equipment not located at a site with C-arm or MRI as permitted within the scope of the LMXO license.
15. Adheres to the medical assistant scope of practice per federal/state laws.
16. Performs all imaging exams according to provider protocols.
17. Able to work with the PAC system.
18. Ensures certifications and licensures are current and up to date.
19. Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.