Description:
The Radiology Tech performs digital X-ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. The X-Ray Tech is a multi-skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider.
Essential Functions
- Safely performs provider-ordered radiographic examinations, including proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection.
- Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases. Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism.
- Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment.
- Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Collect patient specimens and run point of care lab tests. Travel to other facilities for BSMH (Bon Secours Mercy Health) providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.
- Directs and practices sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination of disease.
- Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments, or repairs of equipment to supervisor.
- Other duties include ordering supplies, lab, and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties as needed.
- This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
- Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employment Qualifications
Education Qualifications
Minimum Education: 2 Year/ associate degree preferred
Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)