X-Ray Technician

Ascension's Vision: Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Company Matching 403(b)
• PTO
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Virtual Spiritual Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Radiologic Technologist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing patients for diagnostic imaging, operating X-ray equipment to produce high-quality images, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation safety protocols. The ideal candidate is an efficient multi-tasker who can provide a calming presence for patients while maintaining a high volume of imaging orders.

Responsibilities:

• Imaging Excellence: Perform high-quality diagnostic X-ray exams as ordered by providers. Ensure images are clear, properly positioned, and sent to the PACS/Radiologist promptly.
• Patient Care: Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety, verify patient identity, and screen for pregnancy or contraindications.
• Radiation Safety: Strictly follow ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles. Utilize lead shielding and collimation to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily QC checks on X-ray equipment and report any malfunctions. Maintain a clean and organized imaging suite.
• Documentation: Accurately enter patient data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and maintain imaging logs.
• Clinic Support: (If applicable) Assist with rooming patients, taking vitals, or clerical duties during downtime

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Digital Radiography (DR) or Computed Radiography (CR) systems and PACS software.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Valid State License/Certification to practice radiologic technology (where applicable).

Required Certification(s):

• Current ARRT (R) registration in good standing.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.