Radiologic Technologist

JOB SUMMARY 

This position is responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Additionally, the X-Ray / Radiology technician executes necessary medical assisting procedures to maintain seamless daily operations. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Radiology Technician job description is intended to point out major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items. 

• Triage or prepares patients for radiologic procedures. 

• Protects patients, 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. 

• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.  

• Completes daily log and forwards to radiologist for reading. 

• Maintains required records including patient records and daily logbooks. 

• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. 

• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs. 

• Create Superbill in EMR for each Patient Procedure. 

• Perform Medical Assistant Procedures such as Phlebotomy, Injections, and EKGs. 

• Perform Vitals, such as blood pressure, Heart Rate, Respiration, Weight, Temperature and report the patient history summary.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

(Licensures AND Certifications) 

• Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technician program.   

• Current state X-Ray Technology certificate or license.  

• One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in a medical practice environment. 

• One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice environment preferred. 

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

• 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 Medical Assistant Procedures.  

• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.  

• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.  

• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.    

• Ability to perform as a Medical Assistant, triaging patients, taking vitals and drawing blood.

• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.  

• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.  

• Ability to read and write instructions, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  

• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.  

• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office.