X-Ray Technician, Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, DC is seeking an X-Ray Technician to perform imaging studies and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include obtaining quality images, processing them, and maintaining a secure work environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, current certification like ARRT, and at least one year of experience in the field. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a professional medical team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, with completion of training.
• Must have current certification/registration (e.g., ARRT).
• A minimum of one year of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality images using correct positions and exposure.
• Implement safety procedures to avoid radiation exposure.
• Process images and archive through PACS.
• Handle physician requests promptly.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Prepare patients for examination effectively.
• Aid in front desk inpatient check-in.
• Monitor patient flow to decrease wait times.

Skills

Obtaining quality images

Implementing safety procedures

Understanding image processing

Handling physician requests

Maintaining safe work environment

Triage and reporting patient history

Facilitating clinical operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current certification/registration (e.g., ARRT)

Experience as an X-Ray Technician

Job description

The X-Ray Technician has to be able to perform a variety of imaging studies specific to special modalities and special procedures. This position works in Washington, DC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Obtaining quality images using correct positions, markers, and exposure.
• Implementing safety procedures for patients, self and staff to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Understand how to process images using CR and archiving images through PACS
• Handling physician requests in a timely manner
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Prepares patients for examination by triaging and reporting patient history summary.
• Will aid front desk inpatient check-in.
• Facilitates a smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring patient flow and decreasing wait times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and completion of appropriate training.
• Current certification/registration (e.g., ARRT)
• One year of experience as an X-Ray Technician.

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