X-Ray Tech

Position Title: X-Ray Technician      

Reports To: Manager, Radiologic Services      

Department: Diagnostic Imaging – X-Ray      

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt      

Job Summary:

The X-Ray Technician will complete the imaging examination according to the study protocol and company policies.      

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs examination according to study protocols for each individual study.      
• Provide explanations of examinations, answering questions and offer chaperones to patients in accordance to the company’s policies and procedures.      
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continued education; training and interaction to other radiology technicians.      
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, policies, and OSHA regulations.      
• 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.      
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to company’s policies and procedures.      
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.      
• Provide all proper electronic and paper documentation according to the company’s policies and procedures.       
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.      
• Performs other duties as assigned such as welcome eligible participants to the study, facilitate completion of the study questionnaire and review patient inform consents forms with participants.       

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities may change at any time with or without notice and be subject a 30, 60, 90-day review.      

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.      

Education & Experience:

• Certificate or Associates degree from a credited radiologic program.      
• Valid Florida Radiologic Technologist License (ARRT)      
• Knowledge and understanding of Fluoroscopy procedures      
• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting with direct patient care.      
• Proficient with Google applications, MS Word, Excel, data entry, internet and email application.       

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies:

• Skill in operating phones, personal computer, software and other IT systems.      
• Attention to detail      
• Skill in oral communication       
• Ability to communicate with employees, patients and other individuals in a professional and courteous manner.      
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of reports and data.      
• Proficiency in English and Spanish       

Tools & Equipment Used:

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.      

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

This position works under usual office conditions. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs.      

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.       

Travel:

Work may involve some driving/traveling to assigned clinics.      

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.