X-Ray Tech - Contingent

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for x-rays and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patients from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports abnormal activity.
• Makes sure to work with established procedures and methods, but is expected to prioritize assignments, deviate from schedules or alter the sequence of steps as necessary to obtain desired results.
• May be required to plan the work, assign work to, and instruct other employees.
• Able to work independently, while managing several projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with preparing patients for surgical injections and assisting the Dr. with procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited 2 year radiology program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Preferred.
• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Previous experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work while standing, walking or sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to do forward reaching, bending, pulling, twisting, lifting and turning associated with patient transportation and equipment handling.
• Ability to push or pull wheel chairs or beds in pre and post op areas.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Proven excellence in patient safety and care.
• Friendly, empathetic & respectful.
• Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance.
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy.
• Able to work under pressure and in situations that benefit from patience, tact, stamina and endurance.
• Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results.
• Committed to contributing to a positive environment, even in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance.
• Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
• Optimal auditory acuity required.
• Able to look at a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
• Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit.
• May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.
• Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team.
• Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility.
• Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical and clinic schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401 (k) with employer match (immediate vesting; eligibility begins after 3 months).
• Employer-paid short - and long-term disability, basic life insurance.
• Voluntary coverages: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D, etc.