• X-Ray Technologist

    United Musculoskeletal Partners (Decatur, GA)


    DESCRIPTION

    X-Ray Technologist

     

    Department: X-Ray

     

    Reports to: X-Ray Supervisor or X-ray Manager

    SUMMARY

    Perform quality diagnostic x-rays while ensuring patient safety and privacy, promoting teamwork and providing excellent customer service.

     

    **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (Other duties may be assigned)

    • Operate x-ray equipment to produce high-quality, diagnostic images following provider protocols including right or left initial markers, correct orientation and patient ID.

    • Maintain proper use of all x-ray equipment ensuring it is in good working order and clean.

    • Communicate with the x-ray supervisor or imaging director any concerns or operational questions/problems.

    • Establish a professional relationship with the physicians, staff and patients.

    • Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

    • Proper use of computers for business purposes only.

    • Daily QC of all x-rays taken.

    • Responsible for teaching x-ray students how to perform x-rays following our protocols.

    • Importing and exporting images in PACS.

    • Maintain EMR imaging tasks and medical records release forms for CDs.

    • Assist clinical staff when not busy in x-ray.

    • Maintain ordering of x-ray supplies when necessary.

    • Other duties may be assigned.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally assist in patient transfer and must incorporate proper body mechanics. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally lift and transfer patients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members. The employee may occasionally be exposed to radiation, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    REQUIREMENTS

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Registry Eligible and/or RAD Safety Course Completion.

    SKILLS/ABILITIES

    • Perform quality diagnostic x-rays

    • Current certification in CPR encouraged, but not required

    • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and strong work ethics

    • Familiar with orthopedic x-rays and knowledge of radiologic procedures and equipment

    • Ability to work as a team player, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting

    • Ability to communicate and document clearly, concisely and in a professional manner

    **Company:** Resurgens Orthopaedics

    **Job Type:** Full-time

    **Address:** 2712 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA, 30033