X Ray Technician

YRG; Chennai District; On-site; INR 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

YRGCARE seeks a skilled X-Ray Technician to perform chest radiographs for TB screening projects. You will operate X-ray equipment safely, ensure precise patient positioning, maintain image quality, and support timely documentation and referrals at various project sites.

The role requires a radiology qualification, experience in chest imaging, and the ability to work with clinicians and field teams across community settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or Medical Imaging required.
• Strong knowledge of patient positioning and X-ray quality standards.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform chest X-ray examinations per approved protocols and supervision.
• Ensure safe operation of X-ray equipment and correct exposure settings.
• Maintain accurate records including image labelling and storage.
• Submit daily/periodic activity reports and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Support field teams and ensure timely delivery of X-ray services at sites.

Skills

Radiology

Patient positioning

X-ray safety

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Radiology

Tools

Digital X-ray systems

Job description

Job Description:

AboutYRGCARE

Established in 1993, YRGCARE is a pioneeringnon-governmental organisation in India, committed to transforming lives throughintegrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and forward-looking research.Grounded in the values of integrity and sustainability, we address bothimmediate and evolving societal challenges empowering communities to attainequitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide comprehensive services acrossprevention, care, support, and treatment, particularly for those affected byHIV and other infectious diseases.

RoleOverview

The X-Ray Technician will be responsible forcarrying out chest X-ray examinations as part of the project’s TB screening anddiagnostic activities. The role involves operating X-ray equipment safely andefficiently, ensuring appropriate patient positioning and image quality,maintaining radiation safety standards, and supporting timely documentation andreferral of individuals requiring further evaluation.

The X-Ray Technician will work closely with theDistrict Coordinator, Clinician, field teams, public health facilities, andrelevant TB programme personnel to ensure smooth and timely delivery of X-rayservices at designated project sites, schools, health facilities, or communitylocations.

Requirements

KeyResponsibilities

X-RayImaging & Technical Support

• Perform chestX-ray examinations as per approved protocols and instructions from theclinical/project team.
  
• Operate X-rayequipment safely and efficiently and ensure that appropriate exposureparameters are used.
  
• Ensure correctpositioning of individuals to obtain clear and diagnostically useful images.
  
• Check imagequality and repeat examinations where technically necessary, while minimisingunnecessary radiation exposure.
  
• Support mobileor field-based X-ray screening activities, where required.
  
• Ensure thatX-ray images are appropriately labelled, stored, and transferred for furtherreview.
  

PatientSafety & Radiation Protection

• Follow allapplicable radiation safety procedures and institutional protocols.
  
• Ensureappropriate use of personal protective equipment and radiation protectionmeasures.
  
• Explain theprocedure clearly to individuals and address basic questions regarding theexamination.
  
• Takeappropriate precautions for children, vulnerable individuals, and othersrequiring additional support.
  
• Immediatelyreport any equipment malfunction, safety concern, or incident to the designatedsupervisor.
  

Documentation& Reporting

• Maintainaccurate records of all X-ray examinations conducted.
  
• Maintainscreening registers, examination records, and other project documentation asrequired.
  
• Ensure timelysubmission of daily/periodic activity reports to the designated projectsupervisor.
  
• Maintainconfidentiality of patient information, records, and diagnostic images.
  
• Supportcompilation of project data and documentation for monitoring and reportingpurposes.
  

Equipment& Quality Maintenance

• Conductroutine checks of X-ray equipment and related accessories before use.
  
• Reportequipment faults, breakdowns, or maintenance requirements promptly.
  
• Ensure properhandling, storage, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  
• Follow qualityassurance procedures and applicable statutory and organisational requirements.
  
• Maintain aclean, safe, and organised working environment.
  

Field& Team Support

• Participate inproject screening camps, community activities, and other field-based diagnosticactivities as required.
  
• Work closelywith field teams to ensure smooth patient flow and timely completion of X-rayscreening.
  
• Providetechnical guidance to field staff on requirements for X-ray examination andpatient preparation.
  
• Support otherproject-related activities within the scope of the role, as required.
  

Qualifications& Skills

• Diploma/Bachelor’sdegree in Radiology, Radiography, Medical Imaging Technology, or a relevantrecognised qualification.
  
• Minimum 4–7years of relevant experience as an X-Ray Technician/Radiographer.
  
• Experience inconducting chest X-rays and supporting TB screening or other public healthprogrammes is desirable.
  
• Experienceworking in community-based, mobile, or field screening programmes will be anadvantage.
  
• Knowledgeofradiation safety standards, patient positioning, and X-ray qualityrequirements.
  
• Ability towork effectively with clinicians, field teams, public health personnel, andcommunity members.
  
• Gooddocumentation and record-keeping skills.
  
• Ability tocommunicate effectively in English and the local language; knowledge of Hindiwould be an advantage for locations where required.
  
• Willingness totravel and work at different project locations, health facilities, schools, orcommunity sites as required.
  

Benefits

Desirable Attributes

• Experiencewith TB screening, chest X-ray screening, or NTEP-related programmes.
  
• Familiaritywith digital X-ray systems and electronic image management.
  
• Experiencein mobile/portable X-ray services or community screening initiatives.
  
• Strongcommitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
  
• Abilityto work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Culturallysensitive and comfortable working with diverse communities.
  

Equal Opportunity

YRG is an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we arecommitted to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. Wecelebrate differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, andgender. Our team comprises people with different strengths, experiences, andbackgrounds who share a passion for improving peoples lives.