X-Ray Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY

Perform quality diagnostic orthopedic X-Rays for the ordering providers; ensures patient safety and privacy while providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Responsible for providing x-rays ordered by the providers.
• Responsible for quality x-rays to include correct image, right or left markers, patient ID, and provider name.
• Maintains proper use of x-ray equipment, CR, DR, and PACS.
• Proper use of computer for Business purposes only.
• Communicates with the x-ray supervisor or director with any concerns or operational questions/problems.
• Establishes a professional relationship with the physicians, co-workers and clinical staff.
• Responsible for teaching x-ray students how to perform x-rays, patient care, and workflow in the clinical x-ray setting.
• Help clinical staff with PACS to include importing and exporting images.
• Assist clinical staff when not busy in x-ray.
• Maintains EMR imaging duties and medical records release form for CD pick up.
• Daily QC of all x-rays taken.
• Maintain ordering of x-ray supplies when necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Not applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Perform quality diagnostic x-rays
• Strong customer service ethic
• Current certification in CPR encouraged
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Familiar with orthopedic x-rays in a clinical setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with a variety of people
• Ability to communicate and document clearly and concisely

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally assist in patient transfer and must incorporate proper body mechanics. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members. The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.