XRAY TECHNOLOGIST-JIS Orthopedics

Job Description

XRAY TECH JIS Orthopedics - FULL TIME Monday- Friday

NO Evenings, NO Weekends, NO Holidays

Department: Clinic

Location: New Albany

Responsible To: Clinical Director

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.

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 programs.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures. 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

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

Additional Duties

OSHA

Filing as needed – within 24 hours

Education/Experience Required:

Must be ARRT and have an Ohio Radiography license.

Must be friendly, courteous and have good communication skills when greeting patients.

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.