X-Ray Technologist Jobs

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing Ultrasound procedures and x-ray exams to assist in the diagnosis of disease

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Assists in performing life-saving techniques (CPR, first aid) to the patient if necessary.
• Performs ultrasounds procedures as prescribed by a physician including: Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be recorded on film; obtains essential information from patient, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation; instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patients transfer to sono exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan; obtains diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient with the scan head; develops the film; submits diagnostic ultrasound exam to physician for interpretation.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Performs patient care tasks as needed.
• Prepares contract media and barium.
• Logs radiologic procedures completed. Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Attendance and the ability to get to work and follow attendance policy is an essential element of this job
• Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding material.
• Maintains examination rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
• Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Requests charts and film folder from the on-line computer program.
• Develops and process radiologic film. Delivers, picks up and returns film.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• Current CPR certificate required
• Graduate of accredited x-ray technologist program.
• High school diploma; graduation from an accredited Radiography school.
• RDMS registered or registry eligible

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology
• Minimum one year Ultrasound experience
• Ability to work in a cooperative nature within and outside department with staff, patients, and families
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and corrects or notifies supervisor
• Skill in positioning patients properly
• Minimum one or more years’ experience and/or training with graduate sonographer
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement
• Skill in using computer network system competently to process patient and department information
• Skill in injecting contrast intravenously for imaging procedures
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients
• Knowledge of x-ray procedures and protocols