Xray Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary

The X-Ray Technologist uses medical imaging equipment to produce high quality images to be used by physicians, assist physicians as needed and assists in patient care and administrative duties in the office daily

Requirements : Key Responsibilities

• Produces high quality patient X-Ray films by applying knowledge of X-Ray techniques (in office and procedure room / surgical setting) on both office X-Ray equipment and C-arm
• Calibrates equipment to ensure accurate results, reports equipment failures in a timely manner, addresses and reports safety concerns in a timely manner; performs filing, mailing and purging duties of films, test results; schedules annual X-Ray maintenance and yearly checks; maintains, monitors and orders X-Ray / medical supplies as needed
• Keeps Quality Control Log up to date with required documentation
• Reviews patient chart and doctor’s notes prior to performing exams; enters / updates patient information in the EHR, maintains daily record of completed X-Rays, and records in appropriate patient charts
• Prepares examination rooms for patient exams & equipment for use and assists patients in and out of medical office exam rooms or procedure room area in an efficient manner
• Explains procedures to patients and answer patient questions; monitors patients during exams; positions patients for imaging exams by physically lifting and placing patients on table with co-worker assistance as required; ensures safety of patients during exams and provides patients with protective wear to reduce radiation exposure
• Perform treatment room maintenance after each patient including : disposing of medical waste as required by OSHA, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, changing table paper and pillow cases, providing clean gowns for patients and placing used gowns in appropriate container for laundering; stocks patient rooms, as needed
• Assists physicians with applying and removing casts and stitches as directed

Additional Responsibilities May Include the Following

Physical Requirements

Critical Skills & Attributes

Academic / Technical Qualifications

Industry Experience

Communication Skills

OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to include the salary range for this role. The hiring range for this role is $27-$45 per hour. The range for this role is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate will be working, and alignment with qualifications and experience. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation (bonus, etc.) and / or benefits. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vison and retirement plan.