Radiology Technician

Family HealthCare Network•Porterville, CA

About The Position

The Radiology Technician is responsible for performing all scheduled or unscheduled x-ray studies, ordered by a licensed provider. This includes preparing the room, equipment, and necessary paperwork, as well as preparing the patient for the examination and explaining the procedure. The technician provides radiation protection according to safety standards, transfers and positions patients correctly, and operates x-ray equipment to produce high-quality radiographs. They follow protocols, develop films, and ensure proper patient identification and markers are used. Collaboration with clinicians, reporting equipment failures, participating in quality assurance, and maintaining inventory and logs are also key aspects of the role. The position requires the ability to respond to workflow and supervisor direction, select from pre-established alternatives, and compile information. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, along with knowledge of radiation safety, X-ray equipment operation, and imaging techniques. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for basic correspondence, reports, tables, and displays is necessary. A limited x-ray technician license by the state of California is required. Effective communication of complex or technical information, both written and verbal, is expected, with bilingual skills being preferred. The role involves moderate risk due to potential exposure to sharp objects, even with controls in place.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of radiation safety protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of operating X-ray equipment and understanding imaging techniques.
Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
Limited x-ray technician licensure by the state of California.
Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements.
Effective communication of written information including electronic correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing all scheduled or unscheduled x-ray studies, ordered by a licensed provider.
Preparing room, equipment, and necessary paperwork.
Preparing the patient for the examination and explaining the procedure.
Providing radiation protection for the patient according to prescribed safety standards.
Transferring patient to and from x-ray room; positioning patient correctly for x-ray being taken.
Operating x-ray equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, thus producing good quality radiographs.
Following protocols and guidelines to ensure accurate and high-quality images.
Developing films using automatic processor.
Placing patient identification and markers on radiographs.
Collaborating with Clinicians to provide necessary imaging support for patient care.
Reporting equipment failures and participating in quality assurance.
Inventorying and ordering supplies.
Maintaining Patient Daily Log.
Performing other duties as assigned.