What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technologist position at OrthoTexas Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Why Choose Us? #OTX
Key Functions
EDUCATIONAL AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time
Description
Why Choose Us? #OTX
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
- Incredible Culture: Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients.
Key Functions
- Positioning patients for imaging exams.
- Monitoring patients during exams.
- Documenting information with computers.
- Reporting important information to the physician.
- Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
- Preparing equipment for use as needed.
- Preparing examination rooms for patient rooms.
- Ensuring safety of patients during exams.
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and/or department records.
- Contributes to an overall positive work atmosphere through actions and attitude.
- Participates in office meetings and educational activities. Assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining and improving radiologic knowledge and skills.
- Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner.
- Complies with HIPAA procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Must be a RT or LMRT. No NCTs.
- ARRT and MRT Certification required
- Orthopedic experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor.
- Neat, professional appearance.