Rad Technician (X-Ray) - Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required!

ChenMed•Dolton, IL

1d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are a unique, rapidly expanding primary care provider that is changing lives every day for both our patients and our team members. We are looking for innovative and entrepreneurial-minded individuals with an exceptional work ethic and ambition. The X-Ray Technician is a trained medical professional responsible for performing radiological duties in compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements. This role involves performing radiographic exams ordered by physicians, ensuring they are technically satisfactory, properly positioned, and adequately processed, all while minimizing radiation dose to the patient using the ALARA principle.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required.
A minimum of 1 year x-ray technologist work experience in a healthcare environment required.
Licensed and/or certified if required by state regulations.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.
Spoken and written fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
2 years of x-ray technologist work experience preferred.
EMR system experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Positions patient under X-ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection; adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure.
Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians including procedures, EKG's, phlebotomy and injections.
Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered; maintains radiological film files and storage, pulls X-rays as required for referrals and/or copying; keeps logs for x-rays sent out for referrals. Keeps an updated log that consolidates X-rays performed against reports received.
Maintains supplies, equipment, practices OSHA safety standards, performs accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.
Performs other related duties as assigned.