X-Ray Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Perform diagnostic outpatient imaging on patients while ensuring and maintaining proper radiation exposure requirements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Produce high quality diagnostic images and proper patient positioning
• Operating proper equipment and assisting Radiologists for procedures if necessary
• Maintain proper documentation and terminology with knowledge of anatomy 
• Ability to learn new imaging protocols and equipment as needed 
• Ability to input patient data into RIS, PACS, VSDM
• Observes patient privacy policy and complies with HIPAA 
• Preforms routine cleaning of the work area and associated equipment, laundry,  and stocking when needed
• Ensures proper care and compassion with all patients 
• Follows appropriate policies and procedures for exams
• Willing to perform and or accept other duties that may be assigned 
• Attendance at meetings and training sessions may be required. These sessions could occasionally be scheduled outside of your regular working hours to accommodate business needs and training opportunities. We appreciate your flexibility and commitment to attending these sessions as necessary to support our team's goals and professional development.
• SUPPORTS MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF THE CORPORATION

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a recognized Diagnostic Radiology Program of 2 or more years. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must hold a current ARRT certificate. 
• Must continue to obtain the recommended amount of Continuing Educations Credits each year per certification(s). 
• Continuing education in accordance of the ARRT, ACR, and State of Michigan.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.