Radiographer

Description

Supervisor: Director of Nursing

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for taking x-rays of patients in the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Performs radiological duties as prescribed by Physician and/or Physician Assistant
• Determines proper technique for patient condition
• Ensures safe positioning of patient while undergoing x-ray procedure
• Responds to physician x-ray concerns 
• Coordinates time off and timekeeping with Radiology Technologist responsible for payroll coordination
• Escorts patients though office from and to exam rooms before/after procedure
• Utilizes PACS system for image reproduction
• Retrieves film for physician prior to patient visits, re-files film as necessary
• Ensures Texas State Department of Radiation procedures are followed

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

•  Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. GMRT and ARRT certification.
• 1-2 years experience.  
• Technical skills. Radiology and medical terminology required.. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. Must be able to develop and maintain effective relationships. Must be able to assist patients in positioning of procedures.
• Other duties to be assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.
• Requires prolonged sitting, stretching, and some bending. Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopies, telephone, and other equipment.  

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