X-Ray Technician

Job Description

Job Description

X-ray Technician - FT

La Plata, Maryland

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

About the Company:

Founded in 2012, Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a private practice group of board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who focus on individualized care of their patients. We have 18 locations in the DMV area and meet the orthopedic needs of our patients with prompt appointments and caring staff. Specialized physicians delivering personalized orthopedic care.

Comprehensive care that’s conveniently located close to home. With locations spread across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers our premier services to residents throughout the DMV area. You won’t have to go far to get the quality orthopedic care you need. We also partner with leading local hospitals to ensure coordinated care delivery for treatments that may require surgery or physical therapy.

https://www.precisionorthomd.com/

About the X-Ray Technician Role:

Under the direction of the Physicians, the x-ray technician is responsible for using imaging machines to create images of patients for the Physicians’ review. Their duties include explaining the x-ray procedures to patients, calibrating the equipment, and preparing the results of the x-ray.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and attend to patient needs in person and over the phone.
• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body to x-ray
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer their questions
• Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current radiology practices.
• Utilize purchasing and inventory management software as required for purchasing and ordering supplies
• Assist with rooming and triaging patients, and other medical assistant duties as needed

Requirements:

• 1 year of Experience required; this can include internship experience
• The ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment
• A Maryland state license and certification to practice
• Prior experience in orthopedics and/or sports medicine preferred
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.

Employee Benefit Overview:

• Vacation time & Sick time

• 9 paid major holidays

• CareFirst medical coverage

• Dental and Vision coverage

• Voluntary Life and Short-term Disability coverage

• Tuition assistance for continued education

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Mileage Reimbursement