Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Job Summary:
The Radiology Technician will provide clinical support by capturing x-rays and assisting with clinic flow.
Reports to Supervisor: Clinic Manager
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform patient x-ray exams by following the principles of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
- Transport patients to and from the x-ray examination room.
- Facilitates the department's cleanliness and conformance with OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain files/images: burn CDs, import images from outside facilities.
- Handle patient/attorney requests for images/cds.
- Maintain cleanliness in X-ray rooms, equipment maintenance.
- Assist clinical staff as needed when applicable.
- Predictable time and attendance
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- EMR – Athena
- Digital X-ray systems - PACS
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Completion of at least a 2-year accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
- Preferred, 1 year of X-ray experience in a fast-paced Orthopedic Practice.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT) registration
Physical Requirements:
- Use of hands to handle or feel
- ability to speak and hear, in order to communicate with patients and co-workers
- required to stand and walk for extensive periods.
- occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Requires pushing and pulling wheelchairs and stretchers, assisting patients with disabilities, as needed.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.