X Ray Technologist at Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants, LLC

Greenwood, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiologic Equipment Operation, Patient Positioning, Safety Standards, Radiation Exposure Adjustment, Image Examination, Patient Release Authorization, Room Maintenance, Medical Supply Management, Digital Imaging, Equipment Cleaning, Log Reporting, Spreadsheet Management, Patient Confidentiality, Professional Development, Diagnostic Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description This position is in an outpatient setting. The schedule is Monday-Friday, no nights, no weekends, not on-call. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray images as directed by physicians or nurse practitioners and performs routine diagnostic procedures. DUTIES PERFORMED: Constantly positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays following established procedures. Constantly instructs patients regarding procedures. Observes patients for vital signs during x-ray examination. Constantly follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment. Constantly selects length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual patient basis. Frequently examines radiologic image for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion. Frequently authorizes release of patients upon completion of radiologic examination. Constantly maintains x-ray examinations rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies. Frequently expose and send image via digital system (PACS) to physician for reading and interpretation. Occasionally cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment. Responsible for daily/monthly log reports. Responsible for maintaining spreadsheet of all exams for billing purposes. Responsible for ordering own supplies and maintenance schedules. Responsible for all outside/loan out images. Constantly maintains patient confidentiality. Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, workshops and CE credits. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of course in radiologic technology approved by the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. One year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

The X Ray Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic x-ray images as directed by healthcare professionals. They are responsible for patient positioning, equipment adjustment, and maintaining safety standards during procedures.