Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Secondarily responsible for providing professional care for patients under the supervision of the physician or clinician. Assists the physician, clinician, and general staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a liaison between the patients, medical team, and staff.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• 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.
• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
• Completes daily log and forwards to a radiologist for reading.
• Copies X-rays discs upon patient/physician request.
• Maintains required records including patient records and daily log books.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure the 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, film, and orders as necessary.
• Technician will function as a medical assistant when required by assigned practice.
• Records the patient’s chief complaint and conducts the following measures as part of the vitalization process.
• Assists the attending physician or clinician in the completion of screening tools.
• Assists the attending physician or clinician in the completion of screening tools.
• Ensures the examination room is stocked with the necessary supplies and materials for the administration of medical care.
• Will prepare the examination room based on the scheduled medical service and disinfects the examination room after each use and by infection control procedures.
• Executes given orders from the attending physician or clinician.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in radiological technology from an accredited X-ray technician program. Current state X-Ray Technology certificate or license.

Experience:

• One to three years of experience as an X-ray technician, preferably in a medical practice environment.

Other Requirements:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with an X-Ray Technician such as standing six to eight hours per day.
• Involves some bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Heavy lifting of 75+ lbs. required to move equipment and transfer patients.