X-Ray Technician Jobs

Description:

Position Summary

The X-Ray Technician functions as a Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BXMO) with responsibility for operating X-Ray equipment for the purpose of diagnosing and treating patient disease/injury by the primary care provider. The BXMO will practice under the direct supervision and control of a licensed practitioner, only in that practitioner’s office.

Description of Primary Responsibilities

• Provide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group (PMG) within his/her scope of practice in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG and Florida State Statute 468.302.
• Maintain the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with up to date documentation of services provided.
• Maintain X-Ray tracking logs.
• Provide patient with digital disc of X-Ray if indicated.
• Responsible for administrative duties
• Promptly fax orders to Doctor’s Imaging Group along with patient encounter form before releasing the patient from the clinic.
• Maintain X-Ray suite, and order and restock radiological supplies.
• Perform basic radiological procedures.
• Exhibit professionalism when greeting and escorting patients to X-Ray suite.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory procedures and submit any order requests to the VP of Business Continuity & Client Relations and designated Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Clinical Care Coordinator, Regional Manager or VP of Practice Management or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.
• Responsible for patient care
• Maintain orderly and professional work areas.
• Maintain responsibility for the overall operation of the X-Ray suite.
• Responsible for inventory management
• Assist the Clinical Care Coordinator Regional Manager or VP of Practice Management with data collection as necessary.
• Assist with audits, administer and collect surveys, and follow up with red charts as directed by the Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Observe and follow OSHA standards and PMG Infection Control/Safety protocol.

Requirements:

Description of Primary Attributes

General Development:

• May be expected to travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during BXMO absences.
• Job duties require the ability to both work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and detailed oriented.

Professional & Technical Knowledge:

• Image Receptors
• 2. Comply with job competencies and skill check-offs as part of annual evaluation.
• In-house hemoglobin
• PFT
• AED
• INR
• Vital Sign Machine
• Radiation Protective Equipment
• 1. Exhibit competency when utilizing the following equipment:
• 3. Expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel and demonstrate other basic computer proficiencies.
• ECG
• Digital X-Ray
• Nebulizer and accessories
• Lab centrifuge
• Autoclave
• Factor Selection
• Copying Digital Image onto a CD
• In-house hemoglobin A1c
• Oxygen tanks and accessories
• Blood Glucometer

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
• Current Basic X-Ray Machine Operators License (BXMO) in the State of Florida
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Primary Care setting preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Communications Skills:

Effectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors

Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands:

• Standing for long periods of time
• Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness
• Exposure to a variety of scents and odors
• Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Walking short distances
• Health / Safety Consideration of Position
• Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution
• Bending
• Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
• Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
• Exposure to X-Ray radiation
• Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws
• Stretching / Reaching
• Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone