X-Ray Technician

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.

• Escorts patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provides verbal and/or written instructions and assists patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.

• Explains procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

• Positions radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.

• Takes x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

• Develops and processes radiologic film.

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.

• Ensures radiologic equipment remains in working order.

• Reports equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor.

• Performs related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes and maintaining procedure logs.

• Retrieves radiologic orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record.

• Maintains adequate radiologic supplies.

• Serves as a back-up for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, performing EKG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements

---