X-Ray Technologist - Per Diem

General Summary:
A nonexempt position responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Essential Job Responsibilities
1. Operates C-ARM and assists in pain management procedures alongside the physician. Helps prep procedure room. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
2. Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. 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 digital X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians. Processes electronic images and works with IDC to correct and improve X-rays images, retaking when required. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
3. 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.
4. Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs