X-Ray Technician - Part Time- Sandusky

Sandusky, OH

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Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.
Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
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.
Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
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.
Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Knowledge of procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of sending and storing images.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
Skill in positioning patients properly.

Education and Work Experience:

Graduate of accredited X-ray program
Minimum of two years’ experience in respective area required

Certificates and Licenses Required:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification.
Current Ohio License.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Combination of office and exam offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, Xray machine, eye washing equipment, blood pressure cuff.

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X-Ray Technician - Part Time- Sandusky

X-Ray Technician - Part Time- Sandusky

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