X-ray Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Verifying patients' identity and reviewing physicians’ orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
• Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians’ written orders.
• Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions.
• Positioning patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
• Limiting patients' exposure to radiation by placing lead shields on patients where needed.
• Ensuring that the x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures.
• Working closely with the resident Radiologist to determine whether further tests are required.
• Ensuring that the x-ray equipment is regularly serviced and in good working order.
• Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
• Maintaining an accurate record of completed x-ray procedures.

Skills:

• Must have experience in the OR- this is an OR position
• X-ray tech comfortable working OR, ED, impatient and portables.
• Must be willing to learn peds and neonates, Minimum 1 year level 1 trauma experience or 2-3 years at a large bed trauma level 2 facility.
• BLS and ARRT required. Graduated from a JRCERT/ARRT approved program.
• Operate radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Evaluates images for technical quality. EMR: EPIC and Sectra, Equipment: GE, Phillips and CareStream.
• Assigned to a department by day but expected to float if needed.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in radiologic technology, radiology, or a related field.
• Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).