X-Ray Technologist

As the region's dedicated experts in exceptional musculoskeletal care, our doctors and staff at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute have served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968. With state-of-the-art facilities, we are dedicated to delivering the exceptional, compassionate care patients need to keep moving and keep enjoying their life. The X-Ray Technologist is responsible for utilizing diagnostic imaging equipment to assist physicians in making accurate diagnoses of patient conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures
• Take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety
• Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials
• Ensure equipment is in working order, report equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Enter procedures on the superbill
• Complete pending radiologic procedures
• Import and burn CDs as needed for physicians and patients
• Maintain examination rooms by stocking necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Escort patients to and from waiting rooms and exam rooms
• Attend meetings and seminars as needed
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of x-ray procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Radiology equipment, including safety hazards

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a clinical environment. Involves exposure to radiation and frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. It is possible work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients.

Role Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• Knowledge and use of ALARA
• Digital literacy

Preferred Experience Requirements: Minimum of 1 year experience in x-ray.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Graduate of accredited radiologic technology program
• AART certification
• Current state license
• CE compliant
  

Required Skills:

• Proper positioning of patients
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correct if possible; notify supervisor
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions
• Ethical reasoning and decision-making
• Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
• Excellent verbal written and communication skills
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.