Radiographer

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine • San Antonio, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for taking x-rays of patients in the office. Performs radiological duties as prescribed by Physician and/or Physician Assistant Determines proper technique for patient condition Ensures safe positioning of patient while undergoing x-ray procedure Responds to physician x-ray concerns Coordinates time off and timekeeping with Radiology Technologist responsible for payroll coordination Escorts patients though office from and to exam rooms before/after procedure Utilizes PACS system for image reproduction Retrieves film for physician prior to patient visits, re-files film as necessary Ensures Texas State Department of Radiation procedures are followed Other duties to be assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CMRT or ARRT certification
• 1-2 years experience
• Technical skills
• Radiology and medical terminology required
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective relationships
• Must be able to assist patients in positioning of procedures
• Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopies, telephone, and other equipment
• This position requires moderate physical activity, including but not limited to moderate lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulder level, walking, standing for extended periods, kneeling, and repeated bending.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel to other locations as business needs arise.
• Consistent and Predictable attendance

Responsibilities

• taking x-rays of patients
• performing radiological duties as prescribed by Physician and/or Physician Assistant
• determining proper technique for patient condition
• ensuring safe positioning of patient while undergoing x-ray procedure
• responding to physician x-ray concerns
• coordinating time off and timekeeping with Radiology Technologist responsible for payroll coordination
• escorting patients though office from and to exam rooms before/after procedure
• utilizing PACS system for image reproduction
• retrieving film for physician prior to patient visits, re-files film as necessary
• ensuring Texas State Department of Radiation procedures are followed
• other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees