Job Title: X-Ray Tech
Profession: Technologist
Specialty: X-Ray
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Weekend Days
Hours per Shift: 12.0
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience
License: NYS license (or able to obtain license prior to starting)
Certifications: Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS from American Heart Association
Must-Have:
Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology
Ability to move or lift patients
Ability to stand for extended periods
Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months
Recent OR experience
Level 1 trauma center experience
Ability to report within 30 minutes to on-call shifts
Description:
X-Ray Technologist responsibilities include verifying patient identity and reviewing physician orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
Use x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per written orders from physicians.
Explain x-ray procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Position patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
Handle all radiologic equipment safely and properly, keeping the dose to the patient as low as possible.
Observe each patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to meet their age-specific needs.
Produce a diagnostic, high-quality image for interpretation by the radiologist.
Promptly notify management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
Utilize electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam-specific comments from the provider.
Understand and practice the dual patient identifier procedure.
Maintain accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and ensuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.