Xray Technologist Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Warwick, RI

2d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist operates X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment to assist radiologists and/or physicians in diagnosing or treating disease and injury. The position is based at the Ortho Rhode Island Warwick office, with varied hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays. The role is per diem and involves travel between locations as needed. Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides physicians with operational resources and administrative infrastructure. Ortho Rhode Island is a group of providers and professionals focused on patient experience, quality, and value, guided by its core values of delivering on its word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging the community.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in radiological technology from an accredited X-ray technology program.
One to three years of experience as an X-ray technologist; experience in a medical practice environment is preferred.
X-Ray Tech License of Rhode Island.

Nice To Haves

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.
Experience as an X-ray technologist in a medical practice environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
Protect patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
Take X-rays according to established patient-care and safety procedures, including setting up and operating radiographic equipment and implementing infection-control procedures in the work area.
Select appropriate ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
Adjust and set radiographic controls.
Position patients and take X-rays of requested body parts.
Check X-rays for image clarity and retake them when needed.
Distribute X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Maintain patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
Perform quantity and quality control checks to ensure X-ray equipment meets applicable legal, regulatory, and departmental standards.
Comply with safety standards.
Clean and maintain radiographic equipment, make minor adjustments, and determine when equipment repairs are needed.
Maintain radiographic supplies and order them as necessary.