About This Role
This X-Ray Technician role involves performing radiological duties in compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements, ensuring technically satisfactory, properly positioned, and adequately processed radiographic exams. The technician will also assist physicians with various patient care activities and maintain accurate records and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Position patients under X-ray machine, adjust immobilization devices, and provide appropriate radiation protection
- Adjust switches regulating length and intensity of exposure
- Perform a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians including procedures, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections
- Prepare reports and maintain records of services rendered
- Maintain radiological film files and storage, pull X-rays as required for referrals and/or copying
- Keep logs for X-rays sent out for referrals
- Keep an updated log that consolidates X-rays performed against reports received
- Maintain supplies and equipment
- Practice OSHA safety standards
- Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required
- A minimum of 1 year of X-ray technologist work experience in a healthcare environment required
- Licensed and/or certified if required by state regulations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment
- Competent-level business acuity
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of medical products and general/core job-related functions, practices, processes, procedures, techniques, and methods
- Empathetic and courteous professional demeanor towards patients, family members, and colleagues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Skilled in operating phones, personal computer, software, and other IT systems
- Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, including but not limited to physicians, center and area leaders, care team members, and front office staff
- Mindset focused on solving problems for patients and achieving team goals
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
- Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
- Proficient skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; competent in other systems required for the position
