X-Ray Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The X-Ray Technologist operates or oversees operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Responsible for preparing the patient for radiological procedures and adhering to safety measures to ensure compliance with regulations and the safety of patients and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Products patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Adheres to established infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; processing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records (including the completion and verification of exams.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by maintaining regulatory CME requirements.
• Attends educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Completes yearly Age Specific Competency .
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Education:
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications & Licenses:

• New York State License (L.R.T), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certified)
• Radiologic Technologist
• Infection control

Skills Preferred:

• 2 + years of experience required.
• N.Y. State Dept. of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist.
• Competency in performing diagnostic procedures, excellent communication skills in a team environment, quality focus, planning, people skills, dependability, creating a safe, effective environment.

Skills Required:

• RADIOLOGICAL
• INFECTION CONTROL
• X-RAY
• RADIOLOGY
• ARRT

Additional Skills:

• PATIENT CARE
• RADIOGRAPHY
• RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
• IMAGING
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• ADJUSTMENTS
• INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
• CHARTING
• INVENTORY

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).

Schedule Hours Per Week: 37.50
Schedule Hours Per Day: 7.50
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00