This position in Newport Beach is for on-call (night technician)
Newport Urgent Care is in need of fully qualified, licensed Medical X-ray Technicians
who have relevant experience, preferably in an emergency room or workers comp
environment, mainly dealing with work-related injuries, such as fractures,
dislocations, etc. The candidate must be able to fully operate X-ray equipment
including digital), films, lead shields, etc. and must be able to properly
follow the instructions of the supervising physician or medical personnel.
Major
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain their full cooperation.
- Determine patients’ x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
- Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
- Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to properly set exposure factors, such as time and KVP.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Assure that supplies such as lead shields, calipers, films, positioning sponges, requisition materials, or other required equipment are present and in working order.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer-generated methods.
- Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting, and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
Requirements :
- MUST be a Certified Limited
- X-Ray Technician 1 year minimum.
- Relevant work experience in a clinic or hospital is a must.
- Must be fully competent in the task of preparing and taking X-rays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to empathize with the patient.
- Bilingual in Spanish recommended.
- Able to work with a team and to delegate tasks as necessary.
- Should be certified as a medical assistant from an accredited program.
- CPR Certified.
- DOT Certified
Will add later
6 days ago