X- Ray Technologist

The X-Ray Technologist will operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set techniques according to specification of examination. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety. Assist and operate c-arm fluoroscopy equipment in Pain management procedures.
Essential Duties:
• Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
• Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
• Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
• Transport patients to and from exam rooms.
• Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
• Operate Fluoroscopy equipment for procedures under supervision of physician for joint injection procedures and special Pain management procedures.
• Coordinate work of technologists when procedures require more than one person.
• Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.
• Assure that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as medications, supplies, or other required equipment, are present and in working order.
• Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
• Provide other technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
Standards of Performance:

• Performs all duties and demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization.
• Consistently demonstrates commitment to customer service excellence in all interactions with patients, family members, visitors and other staff that are consistent with Service Excellence performance standards.
• Continually participates in building and maintain positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts.
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively communicate (to include reading, writing and speaking) to all patients, family members, visitors and other staff member with the expectation that each employee within the context of their specific job duties can read, interpret, understands and communicate clearly and effectively in order to ensure proper understanding, all written/verbal communication are followed and information is shared appropriately.
• Demonstrates, maintains and upholds expectations set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.
• Actively participates in the safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting patient safety as well as environmental safety.
• Accomplishes individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor/manager
• Follows all CDC and practice guidelines