LEAD XRAY TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting physician in patient care, performing all necessary X-Rays, with a high degree of quality, escort patients to rooms, medical assistance as needed, order medical and x-ray supplies, maintain x-ray records. The X-Ray Technologist Lead is also responsible for managing the technologist placement based on clinical needs.

Position Responsibilities/Standards:

General

Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

Attend required annual in-service program and/or required CEU’s

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.

Consistently demonstrate attention to detail in documentation, recording and patient information.

Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor

Specific Duties

Escort patients to x-ray suite

Prepare patients for x-ray

Perform x-rays as required by physicians

Perform C-ARM procedure

Document procedure performed in log book

Escort patients back to exam rooms

Communication with physicians, patients and staff

Medical assistance as needed

Be available to physicians during office hours

Ensure equipment is maintained properly

Order x-ray supplies as needed

Pulling, filing and mail back of x-rays.

Answer patient questions

Manage technologist placement based on clinical needs

Be the IRRP (Individual Responsible for Radiation for Protection) for the clinic

Assist and be the point person for Ohio Department of Health inspections of the department

Manage the PMs (Preventative Maintenance) for the equipment

Perform Quality Assurance on Lead and other supplies

Attend manager meetings-be the “spokesperson” on behalf of the X-ray department

Assist and be point person for any major changes in the Department, ie. EMR changes/PACs changes

Manage and maintain Ohio Department of Health records and any other reports pertaining to x-ray

Additional Duties

OSHA

Travel to satellite offices as necessary

Education/Experience Required:

Must be ARRT and Ohio, Kentucky and/or Indiana (whichever state you will practice) Radiography license.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.