ASC X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST-PRN

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiological procedures, communicate the process to the patient and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Use and maintain a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Evaluate and ensure equipment is in working order, reporting all malfunctions or concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Process and enter radiological procedure information into electronic health record as soon as completed and provide additional reports and information as needed.
• Evaluate and maintain examination rooms to ensure rooms are clean and stocked, including ensuring necessary medical and radiological supplies are filled; sterilize and clean room and equipment as required by standard procedures.
• Places a high priority on and maintains strict confidentiality in all situations.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains applicable professional affiliations and certifications as required.
• Attends and participates in required organizational meetings and committees as requested.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certification, knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certification / License Requirements

Completion of course in Radiological Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. Must maintain certification with the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) and an active Indiana State license.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

Choose from the following list : in addition to position-specific items.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Working environment is in enclosed space with radiologic equipment. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work requires standing for long periods of time. Job requires excessive amounts of walking, also stooping, bending, stretching, and lifting to help position patients and equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Lifts patients weighing up to 300 pounds, placing them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires manual and finger dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.) and radiologic equipment. Requires eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of radiologic equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20 / 20 to operate equipment and review developed films. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts and to interact directly with patients. Regularly interacts with staff, physicians, and the public. Work may be stressful at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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