Temporary X-Ray Technician

Arrowhead Orthopaedics • Redlands, CA

4h • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Limited X-Ray Technician responsible for ensuring optimal patient flow and efficient x-ray procedures within the department. The role requires a high level of quality in performed duties and involves daily contact with confidential patient information, necessitating the utmost privacy, discretion, and professionalism. The X-Ray Technician will perform various clerical and technical tasks related to x-ray imaging and patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalence.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Skill in operating a computer and scanner, as well as software programs including Microsoft Outlook.
• Telephone etiquette and professional communication skills.
• Must have at minimum California limited digital x-ray license.
• EMR experience preferable.
• Requires sitting and walking, with daily occasional stooping, reaching, and bending.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and personal communication.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboards and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• EMR experience

Responsibilities

• Performs X-Ray on patients in order to diagnose problems.
• Follows Doctor’s instructions carefully and complies with regulations for radiation protection.
• Preps patients for x-rays (e.g., removing jewelry).
• Ionizes X-Rays to create images of body parts for medical diagnosis.
• Prepares patients for X-Ray, explains the process, and properly positions patients for the exam.
• Transports patients from exam rooms and lobby to the x-ray department and back.
• Enters patient demographics into the DR VXvue imaging system.
• Sends digital images from the DR VXvue imaging system to the ramsoft pacs system for viewing and archiving.
• Performs CD writing of images from ramsoft onto CDs for patients.
• Orders laser film and other supplies for the x-ray department and file room.
• Reviews patient encounters in EMR for patients with computed radiology exams to ensure proper diagnostic dictation.
• Prints daily x-ray logs for the billing department and for filing.
• Works at the Front Desk as a patient representative as necessary.
• Performs other responsibilities as called on by their Supervisor.

Benefits

• The hours, pay scale, and benefits will be defined as agreed upon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED