Job description

Meridian Radiology X-Ray Technologist

This position reports to: Lead X-Ray Technologist, Operations Supervisor, Executive Director.

Internally, this position teams with: Other radiology team members and radiologists.

Externally, this position interacts with: Meridian Medical Services staff and patients, Indiana Department of Corrections staff and patients, referring physicians, and other members of the public.

Qualifications

Education Requirement

· Possession of an associate degree in radiological technology.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

· Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography.

· Obtain Certification as a Correctional Health Professional within 6 months of employment.

· Basic Life Support/CPR Certification by a nationally recognized organization.

Overview

General Duties

· Responsible for operating X-ray equipment for assisting radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

· Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to radiology management staff.

· Performs a full range of X-ray technician assignments and uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions requiring the interpretation and application of established methods and procedures to specific situations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

· Sets up and operates radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.

· Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.

· Adjusts and sets radiographic controls to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure; regulates the length and intensity of film exposure.

· Positions and restrains patients; and takes X-rays of patients' chest, limbs, or other parts of the body as requested by physicians.

· Implements infection control procedures for the work area.

· Checks X-rays for clarity of image, and retakes X-rays when needed.

· Distributes images to appropriate medical staff.

· Maintains quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.

· Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining repairs needed to equipment.

· Protects patient and other personnel from radiation hazards.

· Maintains radiographic supplies and equipment.

· Analyze patient’s medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.

· Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.

· Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by physician, including comparison of previous studies.

· Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes.

· Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.

· Communicate technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.

Physical Demands

· Ability to carry and transport various equipment.

· Responsible for transporting all necessary equipment to exam locations.

· Responsible for keeping all company equipment, vehicles and other materials clean.

Pay, Benefits, and Expectations

· This is a full-time position working 40-hours per week.

· This position is paid on an hourly basis.

· Competitive hourly pay commensurate to experience.

· Schedule is based upon the needs of the department. Variables include patient load, staff vacations, and other needs of the department.

· Optional: medical, vision, dental and life insurance policies, short- and long-term disability benefits.

· 2-weeks’ accrued PTO for the first 3 years of employment.

· 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

· On-call compensation differential.

Disclaimer

The above description provides the general details considered necessary to depict the principle functions of the position, and shall be constructed as a detailed description of all the work required that may be inherent in the job. This position’s direct supervisor reserves the right to alter/add to/subtract from the above duties, tasks, and responsibilities based on necessity at any time with adequate notice to employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel healthcare

Pay: $32.81 - $36.14 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Weekend availability

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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