What are the responsibilities and job description for the XRay 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 :
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Education :
Minimum Qualifications :
Work Environment :
Physical Requirements :
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.