What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technologist (PRN) position at Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates?
X-ray Technologist
Location: Elgin, Barrington & Algonquin
Status: PRN
Days/Hours: Varying days/hours
Pay (depending on experience): From $34.25/Hour
Summary
Performs all x-ray examinations independently following established protocols and procedures. Provide quality patient care while ensuring all x-ray safety standards are observed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Take clear and accurate x-rays for use in diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury.
- Understand individual physician protocols for views.
- Limit radiation to patients through use of shielding devices and equipment settings.
- Provide safe and quality care to patients through verbal and physical interactions.
- Utilize quality assurance techniques to limit the necessity to retake views.
- Process patient studies in exam rooms.
- Accurately document services provided for clinical and billing purposes
- Understand how to use, clean and store equipment in order to reduce malfunctions. Report malfunctions to Manager immediately.
- Process films, CDs and/or paper in response to patient requests for files.
- Maintain, clean and stock all necessary supplies in x-ray rooms.
- Pull x-ray records for patients who have upcoming scheduled appointments, ensuring that any films needed by the physician are available for review. Update, file and/or scan patient records as necessary.
Education and/or Experience
Education:
- Current ARRT- RT certification
- IDNS (IEMS) license
- CPR Certification
Experience:
- New grads welcome!
Specific Skills:
- Able to make appropriate and independent decisions.
- Have the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Possesses excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
- Flexible Scheduling