X-Ray Technician - PRN - Orthopedics

Middleburg Heights, OH

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Provides information to diagnose patient illness 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.
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.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Knowledge of procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of equipment including safety hazards common to equipment.
Knowledge of printing exams to CD/film
Knowledge of sending and storing images
Skill in positioning patients properly.

Education and Work Experience:

Graduate of accredited X-ray program.
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 - PRN - Orthopedics

X-Ray Technician - PRN - Orthopedics

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