X-Ray Technologist
Piedmont HealthCare PA
- Location
- Onsite (Statesville, NC)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Piedmont HealthCare is a large, physician-owned multi-specialty group in North Carolina providing comprehensive healthcare services. This role involves performing X-ray exams, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining radiology equipment and supplies.
Skills
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Description
This will be a PRN/Part Time position, working Monday-Friday and some weekends.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for taking x-ray exams and related duties, confirms patient identity by verbal communication and validating proof of identity, and demonstrates correct and adequate positioning skills.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
- Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Logs radiologic procedures completed. Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
- Maintains examination rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
- Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standard.
- Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of accredited x-ray technician program.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one-year customer service experience, preferably in health care setting.
REQUIREMENTS:
CPR certification as required. Graduate from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologist program.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and families.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exam and treatment rooms. Exposure to radiation, communicable diseases and other conditions common to radiology setting.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Standing for long periods of time, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress in working with tense patients.