X-Ray Technician 1199 Line H9695

Overview

Performs and obtains high quality radiographs on all patients (i.e. In-Patients, Emergency Room Patients or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need for and utilizes lead shielding where appropriate in accordance with departmental policies. Develops all X-rays when required. Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required. Performs required clerical work when necessary to maintain patient records. Maintains a clean and orderly environment to include Radiology Room, Radiology Equipment, and Radiology Accessories. Informs appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair.

Responsibilities

- Performs and obtains high quality radiographs on all patients (i.e. In-Patients, Emergency Room Patients or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need for and utilizes lead shielding where appropriate in accordance with departmental policies.

 

 

- As required, transports patients to and from X-Ray rooms.

 

- Assists the Radiologist with hard-to-move patients when requested.

 

 

- Utilizes all X-ray equipment permitted with in the scope of their license and within the realm of their training.

 

 

- Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.

 

 

- Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

 

 

- Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

 

 

- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

 

 

- Develops all X-rays when required. Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required.

Performs required clerical work when necessary to maintain patient records.Maintains a clean and orderly environment to include Radiology Room, Radiology Equipment, and Radiology Accessories.Informs appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair.

Qualifications

- Completion of approved course of study

- At least one (1) year of experience as an X-Ray Technician

 

- New York State License as X-Ray Technician (Legally Required)

 

- Completion of approved course of study in Radiology/X-Ray (Required)

 

- Computer Literate (Required)