X-Ray Technician
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X-Ray Technician
Description:
Job Title: Radiologic Technologist
General Summary:
Work in a fun and fast paced team-oriented environment where you can grow your skills and help our patients! Our orthopaedic practice in seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable X-ray Technician to join our amazing team!
Our X-ray Techs are responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists our physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.
Set schedule, Monday-Friday. No nights or weekends required!
Essential 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. 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. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
- 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 and medical supplies, and orders as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements:
Education: Associate’s degree in radiology technology from accredited X-ray technician program.
Experience: One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in medical practice environment preferred.
Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
Skills:
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
Abilities:
- Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
- Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to disease, radiation, and toxic chemicals in the course of performing the work.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping,and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients.
Work Location: In person
