Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating portable radiologic equipment to produce radiographs .
* Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
* Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge
* Maintains safety and cleanliness by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
* Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
* Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures.
* Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
* Sign on bonus for experience.
Per state mandate you must be fully vaccinated
Skills/Qualifications:
Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Informing Others, Quality Focus, Planning, Technical Understanding, People Skills, Dependability, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Radiologic Technology, Analyzing Information'
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- ARRT Certification (Preferred)
- State issued x-ray license (Required)
Work Location: On the road