Job Summary:

AssociatesMD, a part of Neuehealth, which is a Bright Health Group company is seeking a Radiologic Technician. This position is responsible for operating X-ray equipment that assists physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Secondarily responsible for providing professional care for patients under the supervision of the physician or clinician. Assists the physician, clinician, and general staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a liaison between the patients, medical team, and staff.

Primary 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.
• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
• Completes daily log and forwards to a radiologist for reading.
• Copies X-ray discs upon patient/physician request.
• Maintains required records including patient records and daily log books.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to ensure the X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Compliance with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary.
• Technician will function as a medical assistant when required by assigned practice.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Records the patient’s chief complaint and conducts the following measures as part of the vitalization process.
• Assists the attending physician or clinician in the completion of screening tools.
• Assists the attending physician or clinician in the completion of screening tools.
• Ensures the examination room is stocked with the necessary supplies and materials for the administration of medical care.
• Will prepare the examination room based on the scheduled medical service and disinfect the examination room after each use and by infection control procedures.
• Executes given orders from the attending physician or clinician.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in radiological technology from an accredited X-ray technician program.
• Current state X-ray technology certificate or license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.

Experience:

• One to three years of experience as an X-ray technician, preferably in a medical practice environment.

Performance 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 identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying the supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
• 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 read and write instructions, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office.

Equipment Operated:

• Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Work Environment:

• Radiological unit.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with an X-Ray Technician such as standing six to eight hours per day.
• Involves some bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Heavy lifting of 75+ lbs. required to move equipment and transfer patients.