Pay: $37.00/hour

Job Summary: Responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.
• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
• Develop and process radiological film. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
• Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary.

Job Requirements Education:

• Associate’s degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technician program.
• Current state X-Ray Technology certificate or license.
• Experience: One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in medical practice environment.
• Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.