Xray Technologist

Job Description

The Xray Technologist will perform radiological duties in compliance with x-ray department and legal requirements. Help patients feel comfortable during the entire process. Perform selected nursing, lab, administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a Physician, PA, or NP and concurrent with Company medical protocols and in accordance with policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations. Radiologic Technologist will also perform Medical Assistant Duties as case load doesn’t keep them busy the whole day.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Positions patient under X-Ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection.
• Administers routine X-Ray exams, assists in physical exams, assists physician in treatment of injured patients by giving injections, changing dressings, or removing sutures under the physicians or nurses' directions.
• Adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered.
• Maintains radiological film files and storage, pulls X-Rays as required for referrals and / or copying.
• Keeps logs for X-Rays sent out for referrals.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Performs duties to achieve or exceed established service standards.
• Other responsibilities may include :
• Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel including procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy and X-rays. Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
• Shows patients to exam rooms according to company standards.
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
• Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Maintains quality control standards and required certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA :

Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required; Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Two (2) years X-ray Technologist experience in a corresponding setting is preferred. EMR system experience is preferred.

Licensed and / or certified if required by state regulations. CPR for Healthcare providers required.