Position covers 2 offices : Palm River and Hudson
The X-Ray Technician performs radiological duties in compliance with department and legal requirements while helping patients feel comfortable during the entire process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimize radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors;
confirming that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-ray.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to company’s policies and procedures.
- Perform examination according to study protocols for each individual study.
- Maintainproduction and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; observing radiographic results;
making necessary adjustments.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continued education, training, and interaction with other radiology technicians.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, policies, and OSHA regulations.
- Test and monitor equipment for proper working conditions reporting any malfunction or damage to management.
- Trackand relay patients, as directed by the provider, the results of labs and diagnostic studies.
- Sendprovider ordered medication to pharmaciesand manage incoming medication refill requests.
- Ensure the order and cleanliness of each examination room and x-ray facilities.
- Performroutine inventories and replenishing medical supplies and disposables maintained in each examination room in accordance with provider preference.
- Assistwith medical chart prep prior to clinic by way of obtaining imaging reports, operative reports, referred out consult notes, etc.
- Maintainpatient accounts by uploading into patient charts any outside medical records, consult reports, insurance reports, etc.
- Performother duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Education / Licenses
- BLS Certification preferred.
- ARRT Certification preferred.
- Completion of high school or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced insurance or healthcare setting.
- Strong organization and process management skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Basic computer skills;proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access is essential.
- Strong people skills, independent decision making, and customer service oriented.
30+ days ago