XRay Technologist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing x-rays ordered by the providers.
• Ensures quality x-rays to include correct image, right or left markers, patient ID, and provider name.
• Maintains proper use of x-ray equipment, CR, DR, and PACS.
• Communicates with the x-ray supervisor or director with any concerns or operational questions/problems.
• Establishes a professional relationship with the physicians, co-workers and clinical staff.
• Teaches x-ray students how to perform x-rays, patient care, and workflow in the clinical x-ray setting.
• Aids clinical staff with PACS to include importing and exporting images.
• Assists clinical staff when not busy in x-ray.
• Maintains EMR imaging duties and medical records release forms for CD pick up.
• Daily Quality Control (QC) of all x-rays taken.
• Orders x-ray supplies when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.