About This Role
This Radiology Technician role involves preparing the x-ray room daily for examinations, ensuring equipment is set up and functional, and accurately performing routine and special radiographs. It suits a medical professional who can ensure patient comfort and safety during examinations while producing diagnostic images.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms for patient examinations
- Position patients and equipment, explain procedures, and ensure patients’ comfort
- Insert commands and data into the computer to document and specify scan sequences, and monitor the video display to adjust density or contrast
- Monitor patients during examinations, ensure their safety, and follow procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation
- Produce diagnostic images, report important information to the Physician, and update patients’ records
- Ensure all radiological equipment is properly sterilized and cleaned for other use
- Maintain a list of all regularly used components and report any equipment failure immediately to the Medical Director
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Ensure all exams are correctly charged
- Authenticate and date reports of all examinations performed and add them to the patient's clinical record
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in radiography or radiologic technology (Required)
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field (Required)
- Immense technical knowledge
- Able to lift heavy weights without assistance
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient analysis and decision-making skills
- Great attention to detail
- Radiology technician license or certification
- Completes BLS/CPR certifications every 2 years
Nice to have:
- Basic understanding of patient care and medical terminology
- EMR Systems: 1 Year (Preferred)
- Phlebotomy: 1 Year (Preferred)
- Medical Terminology: 1 Year (Preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
Important Details
- Schedule: Requires prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting
- Employment type: Full Time or Part Time
- Supervisor: Reports directly to Clinical Director
About the Company
Work is performed in an office environment.