X-Ray Technician - Mason Rd Clinic

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Additionally, the X-Ray / Radiology technician executes necessary medical assisting procedures to maintain seamless daily operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Radiology Technician job description is intended to point out major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items.

• Triage or prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians.
• Completes daily log and forwards to radiologist for reading.
• Maintains required records including patient records and daily logbooks.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Create Superbill in EMR for each Patient Procedure.
• Perform Medical Assistant Procedures such as Phlebotomy, Injections, and EKGs.
• Perform Vitals, such as blood pressure, Heart Rate, Respiration, Weight, Temperature and report the patient history summary.

(Licensures AND Certifications)

• Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technician program.
• Must have current Radiologic Technologist license and be registered with the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in a medical practice environment.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice environment preferred.

Professional Competencies

(List professional knowledge, attitude, and skills required in order to work in the job):

• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of Medical Assistant Procedures.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
• Ability to perform as a Medical Assistant, triaging patients, taking vitals and drawing blood.
• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
• Ability to read and write instructions, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office.

Work Environment

The majority of work responsibilities are performed in an open office setting, carrying out detailed work sitting at a desk/table and working on the computer.