X-Ray Technologist

Job Description

Under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor, performs diagnostic x-rays following departmental protocols, ALARA and service behavior standards.

Reasonable Accommodations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time):

• Performs routine diagnostic procedures utilizing knowledge of radiation/imaging scientific principles, technical skills and well-developed problem-solving capabilities
• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Properly and safely positions the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition.
• Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Follows the clinic exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens
• May be required by their manager/lead to perform other duties which may be necessary or desirable

PACS

• Enters appropriate information into PACS and makes sure the study is ready to be dictated before submitting to the radiologist.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit at a computer for long period of times. Must be able to distinguish colors

Work Environment:

Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations. Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids. Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Success Factors:

Deliver quality healthcare through teamwork, dependability, innovation, integrity, and compassion.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an approved radiological program. Experience in radiology imaging modalities is preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent technical skills, pursues training and development opportunities. Understanding technique and patient positioning to obtain the best images possible. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiologic equipment, safety hazards related to radiology, and aseptic techniques. Skill in troubleshooting equipment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists AART(R). Current state permit/license as general diagnostic radiographer and CPR Certification is required.

Travel : possible travel between satellite locations