X-Ray Tech - 1202 Full-Time

Radiology Technician

Provides technical services in the radiology department

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs and maintains quality assurance of radiographic examinations
• Cares for as well as operates necessary equipment
• Maintains cleanliness of x-ray processor
• Demonstrates proper usage of radiographic equipment within state and federal guidelines
• Properly handles and maintains radiographic cassettes/ Digital Plates: consistently utilizes proper techniques and procedures, ensures protection of all CR and DR plates
• Maintains cleanliness of all work areas
• Maintains a supply of clean laundry: sends out all soiled laundry weekly, and assumes responsibility for receiving clean laundry; distributes clean laundry to appropriate areas
• Maintains an organized file of all radiographic materials
• Places orders for all supplies and equipment as needed to maintain adequate stock, utilizing principles of cost effectiveness
• Pursues ongoing continuing education: maintains a current standard of knowledge and ability consistent with radiographic examinations; maintains current CPR certification; Assumes assigned responsibilities in a cooperative effort to maintain departmental quality assurance
• Reviews radiographic films for diagnostic quality
• Maintains a professional demeanor in stressful situations, prioritizing and performing all tasks necessary to schedule appointments and maintain records as is required by departmental procedure
• Ensures the correct order is placed and correct exam is performed
• Assists/ collaborates with outside referrals as well as research patients
• Provides assistance to co-workers as is necessary and appropriate, demonstrating a consistent effort to increase the speed and efficiency of all departmental functions
• Demonstrates awareness of patient needs and education, striving to provide excellence in quality patient care
• Assists all patients as needed
• Provides clear, complete instructions to all patients, answering questions as accurately as is possible
• Teaches and guides Cape Fear Community College students as appropriate of a clinical instruction site

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned by Radiology Supervisor

Qualifications

Required:

• ARRT
• Minimum Associates Degree from an accredited institution
• Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians

Preferred:

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand - Required - Frequency

Standing - Continuously

Sitting - Occasionally

Walking - Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching - Frequently

Lifting - Rarely

X-Ray Technologist Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Quality/Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety/Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills/Time Management

Department Specific