What are the responsibilities and job description for the Xray Technician position at CitiMed?
About the Company
CitiMed is a unique medical facility that provides exclusive healthcare amenities to our community. The range of medical and rehabilitative services offered has been specifically selected to treat traumatic injury patients. We provide a variety of health services including diagnostic and rehabilitation. Our vision directs the evolution of our practice, as we strive to improve our services to the community. All CitiMed offices are multilingual and staffed with individuals to make any experience pleasant. You can learn more about us at https://www.citimedny.com/. CitiMed is growing rapidly, and we are looking for many qualifying individuals to be a part of our team! With the support and hard work of all our employees, CitiMed continues to make its way down a successful road. CitiMed maintains a work culture that allows our team members to feel supported and confident in their work. We offer many learning opportunities with room for professional growth. If the responsibilities interest you and believe you have met the requirements, we strongly encourage you to apply!
About the Role
The role involves explaining procedures to patients, preparing and operating x-ray machinery and examination rooms, positioning and monitoring patients during imaging exams, documenting and reporting findings to physicians, ensuring patient safety and comfort, producing x-ray films for diagnostic purposes, and traveling within NYC to meet patients who are unable to travel.
Responsibilities
- Explaining procedure to patient and answer all questions and concerns.
- Preparing machinery/equipment for use as needed including cleaning and sanitizing all necessary surfaces.
- Prepare examination rooms for testing.
- Prepare patient for testing by giving adequate instructions and removing necessary clothing and jewelry.
- Provide patient with all necessary protective equipment.
- Position patients accordingly for imaging exams.
- Monitoring patients during exams.
- Document accurate and relevant information in regards to physician’s instruction.
- Reporting all findings to physician.
- Ensuring patient is safe and comfortable pre and post exams.
- Produce x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems such as cancer or fractures.
- Prepare or administer required solutions and/or medications for patient.
- Adjust controls on the x-ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast of the body part.
- Must be willing to travel to different location to meet patients who are unable to travel within NYC.
Qualifications
- X-Ray Certification or Degree.
- State License.
Required Skills
- Vehicle for travel.
- Must be able to move X-Ray machine.