X-Ray Technologist - Part-Time 20 Hours Per Week

X-Ray Technologist - Part-Time 20 Hours Per Week

NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES OF TUCSON PC - TUCSON, AZ 85718

Description

General Summary: A nonexempt part-time position responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operates C-ARM and assists in pain management procedures alongside the physician. Helps prep procedure room. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes digital X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians. Processes electronic images and works with IDC to correct and improve X-rays images, retaking when required. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs

Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technologist program.

Experience: One to three years of experience as X-ray technologist, preferably in medical practice environment.

Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.

Performance Requirements:

• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory government provisions.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
• Ability to work in team based work setting which places patient satisfaction as the major focal point for measuring success.
• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Ability to work in team based work setting which places high patient satisfaction as the major focal point for measuring success.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to limited disease and radiation (monitored) in the course of performing the work.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients.