X-Ray Technician in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist

General Summary:

Work in a fun and fast paced team-oriented environment where you can grow your skills and help our patients! Our orthopaedic practice in seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable X-ray Technician to join our amazing team!

Our X-ray Techs are responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists our physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Set schedule, Monday-Friday. No nights or weekends required!

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• 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. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
• 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 and medical supplies, and orders as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education: Associate’s degree in radiology technology from accredited X-ray technician program.

Experience: One to three years of experience as X-ray technician, preferably in medical practice environment preferred.

Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.

Abilities:

• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.

Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to disease, radiation, and toxic chemicals in the course of performing the work.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping,and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients.

Work Location: In person