X-Ray Technician

Description

SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic clinical   duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients   and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction   with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical   staff. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations  
• Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA. 
• Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read and report over-read results to providers. 
• Retrieve and archive radiographic reports. 
• Create/Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations. 
• Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history. 
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc. 
• Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, and physicals. 
• Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily 
• Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures 
• Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strong motor skills and manual dexterity 
• Shifts will include evenings and weekends 
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations. 
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging. 
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety.        
• Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient. 
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding. 
• Keep good patient records. 
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders 
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment  
•  Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc. 

Requirements

· 1+ years of clinical experience in related field 

· Urgent care experience 

· Bilingual in Spanish preferred

· Comfortable working independently without the support of   another radiologic technologist 

· Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on   pediatric and geriatric patients 

· Experience with computed and digital radiography 

· Experience with taking patient vitals 

· Experience performing lab specimen collection 

· Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, COVID and urinalysis) 

Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS