What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technologist- Monday through Friday- No Weekends! position at Columbia Orthopaedic Group?
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during exam.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor.
• Perform related administrative duties including using the DICOM Worklist, the PACS , and the electronic Medical Record system (EMR).
• Maintain adequate radiologic supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of radiologic safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
- Radiologic Technologist Certification and Licensure:
- ARRT certification required
Work Environment:
• Environmentally controlled medical office environment
• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
• Exposure to radiation which is minimized by the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective lead aprons, gloves and other shielding devices and monitored by radiation badges
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids, infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a medical office environment
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including our team
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping and speaking
Benefits:
Company and Employee paid benefits: Health, dental, and vision
Company paid benefits: long term disability and basic life insurance
Employee paid additional options: Critical Illness, Short term disability. Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Voluntary Life
PTO: begins accruing after 30 days (starting at 12 hours per month)
401K/Retirement
Safe Harbor
After 1 year of continued employment, all employees will automatically receive a 3% employer paid safe harbor contribution to their 401K/Retirement Plan
Match Plan
After 1 year of continued employment, employee contributions are matched at 50% up to 6% by the employer.
