Radiology Technician

Non-Exempt/Full-Time/

Position Summary: Follows prescribed techniques for producing general and specific X-rays for diagnostic purposes.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare patient for x-ray, explain procedures to patient and/or family, prepare room, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Position patient and arrange immobilization and support devices for patient.
• Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques to limit exposure to patient and medical staff.
• Adjust equipment controls: determine proper voltage, and exposure time.
• Administer routine x-ray exams, assist the physician, and assist in treatment of patients, changing dressings, or removing
  sutures/staples under physician or nurse practitioner direction.
• Observe patient during procedures and report unusual occurrences to Physicians and record patient’s condition.
• Triage patients to include chief complaint, vitals/social history and document medication allergies.
• Chart procedures performed and document on charge sheet.
• Develop, mark and file x-ray CD and maintain CD library. Retrieve and log x-rays requested or sent out for referrals or copying.
• Clean and disinfect x-ray and patient rooms and equipment, maintain and order x-ray supplies and other clinical supplies as requested.
• Perform x-ray/lab quality assurance tests and maintain x-ray and lab quality assurance records.
• Perform most functions of a medical assistant and assist front-end registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as
  necessary.
• Perform DOT/Non-DOT Drug testing and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT).
• Perform CLIA-Waived lab tests.

Required Experience and Trainings:

• Education:
  Completion of accredited radiologic technologist program
• Experience:
  Six months x-ray experience and familiarity with routine medical procedures.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  Current certification and/or state licensure in radiologic technology.
  Registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists. (ARRT)
• BLS/CPR certification.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of specific MDE/HIPPA/CLIA and OSHA requirements regarding radiological procedures and Lab Procedures.
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher when appropriate.
• Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy. Experience using EMR system.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment!