What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN X-Ray Technician position at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc.?
PRN X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST
Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting physician in patient care, performing all necessary x-rays, with a high degree of quality, escort patients to rooms, and maintain x-ray records. Will operate the C-ARM for spinal injection procedures.
Position works at our Chardon location with Saturday Hours Required
Position Responsibilities/Standards:
General
- Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
- Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
- Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
- Attend required annual in-service program, training and/or required CEU’s
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
- Consistently demonstrate attention to detail in documentation, recording and patient information.
- Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor
Specific Duties
- Prepare patients for x-ray
- Perform x-rays as required by physicians
- Perform C-ARM procedure
- Document procedure performed
- Communication with physicians, patients and staff
- Ensure equipment is maintained properly
- Answer patient questions
- Help turn over rooms (mopping floors, taking out garbage, wiping down equipment)
- Other duties delegated by provider, management, and RN
Education/Experience Required:
- Must be AART and/or Ohio Radiography license.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.