X-Ray Technologist II

Resurgens Orthopaedics

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About The Position

This position is responsible for operating X-Ray equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Participates in the delivery of orthopedic care through expertise in the operation of radiologic equipment to ensure quality diagnostic x-ray films. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.

Requirements

• Operating X-Ray equipment
• Assisting radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury
• Expertise in the operation of radiologic equipment
• Ensuring quality diagnostic x-ray films
• Ensuring smooth work and patient flow within the clinic
• Setting up and operating radiographic equipment
• Implementing infection control procedures
• Selecting proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis
• Adjusting/setting radiographic controls
• Positioning patients
• Taking X-Rays of specific parts of the patient’s body
• Creating digital radiological images
• Checking X-Ray images for clarity
• Uploading and managing X-Rays
• Maintaining required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports
• Performing quantity and quality control checks
• Complying with safety standards
• Cleaning, maintaining, and making minor adjustments to radiographic equipment
• Determining equipment repairs
• Maintaining radiographic supplies
• Burning images to discs
• Providing excellent customer service
• Assisting POSC physicians in the delivery of orthopedic patient care management
• Determining proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time
• Completing x-ray requests for proper billing
• Actively participating in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department
• Maintaining a neat and sanitary workplace
• Using only equipment trained to use
• Operating all equipment in a safe manner
• Anticipating ways to improve patient care and experience
• Assisting in the evaluation, development and effectiveness of systems and protocols

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician.
• Protects patient, 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 patient’s body as requested by physicians.
• Create digital radiological image. Checks X-Ray images for clarity, retaking when necessary.
• Upload and manage X-Rays.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
• 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.
• Maintains radiographic supplies and orders as necessary.
• Burn images to discs when needed by patient, and/or physicians.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers through prompt response and courteous communication.
• Assist POSC physicians in the delivery of orthopedic patient care management to assure an excellent patient experience.
• Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time.
• Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area.
• Completes x-ray requests for proper billing.
• Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department.
• Assists in maintaining a neat and sanitary workplace at all times.
• Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner.
• Anticipate ways to improve patient care and experience.
• Assists in the evaluation, development and effectiveness of systems and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees