X-Ray Technician at Arlington Orthopedics Associates

Arlington, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Positioning, Monitoring Patients, Documentation, Radiology Equipment Operation, Safety Compliance, Radiation Protection, Patient Communication, Preventive Maintenance, Technical Knowledge, Team Collaboration, HIPAA Compliance, Quality Control, Patient Care, Educational Participation, Equipment Preparation, Anxiety Reduction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Why Choose Us? #AOA 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of the position include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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. Requirements EDUCATIONAL AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: High School degree or equivalent. Must be a RT or LMRT. We are not accepting NCT at this time. ARRT and MRT Certification required

Responsibilities

The X-Ray Technician is responsible for positioning patients for imaging exams, monitoring them during the procedures, and ensuring the safety and quality of radiographic results. They also prepare equipment and examination rooms, document patient care services, and maintain compliance with legal and professional requirements.