X-Ray Technician & MA/Lab Responsibilities

Pediatrics On Demand Inc•Oak Lawn, IL

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics On Demand is an Immediate Care and Primary Care located in Oak Lawn, IL. We serve patients from birth to 21 years of age. The Urgent Care is open 365 days a year from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Must be AART registered or eligible also IEMA licensed.
CPR certification
One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in pediatric practice environment.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Responsibilities

Triage patients and take patients history and vital signs
Prepare patients for exams and treatments
Perform Rapid Strep Tests, Rapid flu tests, EKG’s.
Handle telephone calls
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures in children.
Protects patient, parents, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.
Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the child’s body as requested by physicians.
Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Performs other duties as assigned.