X-Ray Technician

X-Ray Technician

Employer: ChenMed. We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The X-Ray Technician is a trained medical professional performing radiological duties in compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements. The duties of the X-ray Technician vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. The X-ray Technician will perform radiographic exams, ordered by the physician, that are technically satisfactory, properly positioned and processed adequately. All exams must be performed using the ALARA principle to minimize radiation dose to the patient. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Positions patient under X-ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection; adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure - Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians including procedures, EKG's, phlebotomy and injections. - Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered; maintains radiological film files and storage, pulls X-rays as required for referrals and/or copying; keeps logs for x-rays sent out for referrals. Keeps an updated log that consolidates X-rays performed against reports received. - Maintains supplies, equipment, practices OSHA safety standards, performs accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times. - Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Competent-level business acuity - In-depth knowledge and understanding of medical products and general/core job-related functions, practices, processes, procedures, techniques and methods - Empathetic and courteous professional demeanor towards patie