X-ray Technician

Employees in this position will work as a clinical assistant and apply X-rays to patients as needed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes within scope of X-ray practice. Position will be located at Carolinas Urgent and Primary Care in Morehead City, NC. Full Time or part time position available. Applicant must be willing to work at least 1-2 weekends per month.

JOB DUTIES

Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visit

Places patient in exam room for provider evaluation

Obtains accurate medical history

Verifies patient information

Prepares, assists, and accurately completes all forms

Supports patient care delivery

Assists providers during examination and treatment

Takes vital signs and performs ancillary tests appropriate to skill level, certifications and state regulations.

Educates patients

Completes records

Keeps supplies ready

Maintains supplies, cleans rooms and equipment, and stocks rooms with required supplies

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment

Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind with dealing with patients, visitors, the public and all colleagues

Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly appearance in the lobby and overall center throughout the day

May assist with clerical activities related to appointment scheduling, and patient intake, data verification, office communications and filing of patient records

Performs duties to achieve or exceed established service standards

Positions patient under X-ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and affixes lead plates to protect unaffected areas

Administers routine X-ray exams

Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic radiographic procedures.

Knowledge of how diseases and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically.

Knowledge of human anatomy.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.

Ability to set up and operate radiographic equipment.

Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment.

Ability to keep and maintain records.

Ability to communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some employees may have to lift and turn patients.