OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Transport mobile x-ray equipment to Emergency Department or patients room
• Transport patient in a safe manner, request assistance as needed
• Prepares patient for radiologic procedures
• Positions patients and takes X-ray of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians
• Positions patients and takes scans of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians
• Perform procedures according to department protocols

RESPONSIBILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards
• Takes X-Ray following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in medical diagnosis and /or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls
• Develop and process radiological film. Checks X-ray for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
• Distributes X-ray to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains required records including patients records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and department policies.
• Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies, films, and orders, as necessary.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols
• 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
• Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor
• Following infection control and radiological safety procedures
• Lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required
• Notice detail in drawing and differences in shapes and shading
• Read and write instructions, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Performs any other duties that may be necessary for the operation of the corporation and/or hospital

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-Approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for CT and Xray
• Current North Carolina Radiologic Technologist certificate or license
• One to three years of experience as Radiologic Technologist, preferably in medical practice environment.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient’s manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital and/or clinic environment

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person