Clinic X-Ray Tech | Clinic Services Float Pool

Job description

The Clinic X-Ray Tech is responsible for performing Radiology exams per physician’s orders to aid in the proper diagnosis of the patients. Duties include:
• Identifies patient and verifies pregnancy status, medical history, complaint and explains x-ray procedure.
• Prepares patients for x-rays, performs, develops, and displays radiology exams.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient and the doctor regarding radiology procedures.
• Carries out physician’s orders.
• Orders all supplies related to clinic radiology department.
• Assists with front office procedures (answering phones, giving referrals, scheduling, end of month, etc.) when needed.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area.
• Responsible for entering patient radiology orders into Meditech.
• Responsible for gathering patient information and films to send to radiologist for reading.
• Responsible for final report presented to physician for review.
• Prepares and files patient films in clinic radiology file room.
• Verifies that films are returned to clinic after reporting is complete.
• Maintains professional and courteous behavior to patients, visitors, and customers.
• Maintains education updates and mandatory hospital training programs.
• Uses the AIDET principles with each patient encounter.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the requirements of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program required. Current registry in good standing with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) preferred.