X-Ray Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

As the region's dedicated experts in exceptional musculoskeletal care, our doctors and staff at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute have served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968. With state-of-the-art facilities, we are dedicated to delivering the exceptional, compassionate care patients need to keep moving and keep enjoying their life.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint is seeking a radiology technician to join our team and be an integral part of our patient’s orthopedic journey. If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care, collaborating as a team and desire a work-life balance, we invite you to apply to our radiology tech position and be part of our dynamic team!

Essential Functions :

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures from defined protocols.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during imaging exams.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver accurate diagnostic information.
• Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Ensure equipment is in working order, report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Enter procedures on the superbill.
• Complete pending radiologic procedures.
• Import and burn CDs as needed for physicians and patients.
• Maintain examination rooms by stocking necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
• Escort patients to and from waiting rooms and exam rooms.
• Attend meetings and seminars as needed.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality and adherence to HIPPA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies :

Work Environment :

Work is performed in a clinical environment. Involves exposure to radiation and frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be fast paced at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. It is possible work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients.

Role Qualifications :

Preferred Experience Requirements : Minimum of 1 year experience in X-ray but will consider a new graduate.

Minimum Education Requirements :

Required Skills :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and / or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day / evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Compliance :

All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization’s policies and procedures, adhere to our Code of Conduct, complete required compliance training modules, and report any observations of non-compliance.

EEO Statement :

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.