X-Ray Technician

Job Description

Duties:

• 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.
• 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 and 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.

Requirements:

• 2 + years of experience required.
• N.Y. State Dept. of Health Licensed Radiologic Technologist.