Radiology Technician Full Time

Job Description Job Description Radiology Technician Non-Exempt/Full-Time/ Position Summary: Follows prescribed techniques for producing general and specific X-rays for diagnostic purposes. Essential Functions: * Prepare patient for x-ray, explain procedures to patient and/or family, prepare room, equipment, and materials as needed. * Position patient and arrange immobilization and support devices for patient. * Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques to limit exposure to patient and medical staff. * Adjust equipment controls: determine proper voltage, and exposure time. * Administer routine x-ray exams, assist the physician, and assist in treatment of patients, changing dressings, or removing sutures/staples under physician or nurse practitioner direction. * Observe patient during procedures and report unusual occurrences to Physicians and record patient's condition. * Triage patients to include chief complaint, vitals/social history and document medication allergies. * Chart procedures performed and document on charge sheet. * Develop, mark and file x-ray CD and maintain CD library. Retrieve and log x-rays requested or sent out for referrals or copying. * Clean and disinfect x-ray and patient rooms and equipment, maintain and order x-ray supplies and other clinical supplies as requested. * Perform x-ray/lab quality assurance tests and maintain x-ray and lab quality assurance records. * Perform most functions of a medical assistant and assist front-end registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary. * Perform DOT/Non-DOT Drug testing and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). * Perform CLIA-Waived lab tests. Required Experience and Trainings: * Education: Completion of accredited radiologic technologist program * Experience: Six months x-ray experience and familiarity with routine medical procedures. * Licenses/Certifications: Current certification and/or state licensure in radiologic technology. Registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists. (ARRT) * BLS/CPR certification. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: * Knowledge of specific MDE/HIPPA/CLIA and OSHA requirements regarding radiological procedures and Lab Procedures. * Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology. * Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher when appropriate. * Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy. Experience using EMR system. * Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills. * Must be able to work in fast paced environment! *