What are the responsibilities and job description for the X Ray Technician position at Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado?
Description
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN POSITION OVERVIEW:
Welcome to Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a division of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado! Come work at our ever growing practice with some of the best Orthopedic physicians in Colorado. We provide outstanding benefits and are closed on all major holidays and weekends!
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare patient for radiologic procedures and takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Maintain working knowledge in the use of PACS and Radiologic equipment.
- Maintain Radiology rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies. Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
- Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned.
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN SALARY & BENEFITS:
$24-27 Per hour
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO package and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
- Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
- Opportunities for internal training and development
- Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
- Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
- Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules
Requirements
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited X-Ray Technologist or Limited Scope Program.
- Certified Registered Technician of Radiography (RT-R); Certified Limited Scope and/or ARRT Certification.
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear and type. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move patients when transitioning from a wheelchair to the table, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Salary : $24 - $27
