XRAY TECH - FULL TIME

Principal Functions And Responsibilities

• Performs X-ray procedures in accordance with provider orders and established departmental protocols.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains X-ray equipment, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and safety standards.
• Prepares patients for procedures and provides clear, compassionate communication regarding the imaging process.
• Ensures appropriate patient identification, documentation, and safety practices for all procedures.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles.
• Maintains accurate documentation of procedures, patient information, and images using PACS and EHR systems.
• Responds to urgent and emergent imaging requests and participates in after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage as required.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment; promptly reports equipment issues and safety concerns.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate patient care and workflow.
• Maintains inventory levels and equipment status; communicates needs to appropriate supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• Required: Clinical experience in general radiography through an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Familiarity with standard imaging procedures, including chest, abdomen, and extremity X-rays.
• Basic patient care skills, including positioning, assisting with mobility, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Hands-on experience operating X-ray equipment, including basic troubleshooting.
• Understanding and familiarity of radiation safety practices and ALARA principles for patient and staff safety, including patient shielding and dose optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy (including cross-sectional anatomy) and physiology relevant to diagnostic imaging.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, technologists, and healthcare providers.
• Detail-oriented approach to image quality, labeling, positioning, and documentation.
• Basic proficiency with imaging software and hospital information systems (PACS, RIS, EHR).
• Exposure to clinical workflows in hospital or outpatient settings.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in general diagnostic radiography in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Previous experience working in a rural, critical access, or low-volume facility where independent performance of duties was required.
• Demonstrated competency in both trauma and non-emergent imaging workflows.
• Familiarity with Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS).
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting X-ray equipment from multiple manufacturers (Care Stream, Toshiba, Quantum, Shimadzu, GE-OEC C-Arm/Fluoroscopy, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of sterile procedures and sterile field maintenance.
• Familiarity with radiation safety best practices, patient shielding, and dose optimization techniques.
• Experience and/or licensure in MRI is advantageous.

Physical Requirement

• Extensive walking, standing.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Lifting, reaching, hand eye coordination, speaking clear vision, motor skills, dexterity, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently.

Certification, Registration Or Licensure

• ARRT Certification in Radiography (R) required for performing X-ray procedures.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) Current certification from the American Heart Association (or equivalent) is typically required prior to patient care.