X-Ray Technologist - Full Time

Position Overview

This position is responsible for operating X-Ray equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Participates in delivery of orthopedic care through expertise in the operation of radiologic equipment to ensure quality diagnostic x-ray films. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.

Essential Functions

• Performs radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician.
• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Takes X-Rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.Positions patients and takes X-Rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
• Create digital radiological image. Checks X-Ray images for clarity, retaking when necessary.
• Upload and manage X-Rays.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-Ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies and orders as necessary.
• Burn images to discs when needed by patient, and/or physicians.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers through prompt response and courteous communication.
• Assist POSC physicians in the delivery of orthopedic patient care management to assure an excellent patient experience.
• Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time.
• Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area.
• Completes x-ray requests for proper billing
• Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department.

Other

• Assists in maintaining a neat and sanitary workplace at all times.
• Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner.
• Anticipate ways to improve patient care and experience.
• Assists in the evaluation, development and effectiveness of systems and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.