X-Ray Technologist

The X-Ray Technologist is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. 

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. 
• Protects patients, 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. 
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
• Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. 
• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports. 
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. 
• Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies and orders as necessary.

Education: Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technology program.

Experience: One to three years of experience as X-ray technologist, preferably in medical practice environment.

Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• 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.

Skills:

• Skill in positioning patients properly. 
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.   

Abilities:

• 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 apply written instructions and standardized work practices.

Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to disease, radiation, and toxic chemicals while performing the work.

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires mobility, frequent walking, standing, and sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching and periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to converse and hear. 
• Requires normal (corrected) vision.
• Requires coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment