X-ray Technologist Team Lead - Texas Orthopedics

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist the Directors of Patient Services and Office Managers in supporting the X-ray Techs. Serve as subject matter expert and Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance and quality standards are met. Serve as a working X-ray Tech while providing routine coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks for positioning in imaging of X-ray Techs.
• Assists with policies and procedures and organizational needs applicable to X-ray Techs.
• Assist with training of new hires and remedial training.
• Assist with hiring of X-ray Techs to vet for skillset and participate in interviews.
• Oversee Radiation Safety and ensure safety of staff and equipment following federal and state regulations.
• Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Knowledge and application of radiology guidelines.
• Work with physician staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided. Ensure compliance with clinic standards and OSHA regulations of quality patient care. This includes being available to answer medical questions for clinic and administrative staff.
• Prepares patients for radiological procedures.
• Processes radiology images.
• Send x-rays to PACS by physician for reading and interpretation.
• Ensures radiology equipment, including C-arm, across all locations are in good working condition, serviced adequately and reports malfunction to the Director.
• Cooperates with inspections and compliance for radiology equipment and area.
• Maintains adequate supplies for radiology services.
• Assists with patient flow through clinic including rooming patients.
• Follow job duties for clinic technician when needed in that capacity.
• Responsible for knowing and applying doctor’s specific guidelines.
• Maintains supplies and restocks rooms on prescribed schedule.

General Responsibilities:

• Travel to other locations for coverage is required.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Promote a positive work environment and team spirit.
• All other duties as assigned.