X-Ray Technician - Orthopedic Center, Springdale

Freeman Health System; Springdale (AR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program

PTO/FTO

Learning Center access

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a dedicated X-Ray Technician for the Orthopedic Center in Springdale. This full-time, day-shift position involves obtaining diagnostic-quality radiographs while adhering to department standards and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You will collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and staff to deliver efficient patient care, assist students, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic sciences program.
• Two years of radiologic technologist experience in an acute care hospital or clinic preferred.
• Clinical training through radiologic sciences program completed.

Responsibilities

• Obtains radiographic images meeting diagnostic quality and departmental standards.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and uses PPE as required.
• Identifies patients before procedures and verifies orders.
• Communicates effectively with patients, peers and physicians.
• Scans documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Mentors students and participates in process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic sciences program (BS preferred)

Tools

PACS

CR cassettes

Job description

## X-Ray Technician - Orthopedic Center, SpringdaleApply: Freeman Medical Plaza - Springdale: Part time: Posted Today: JR112415**Our Mission**To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. **Schedule:** Full-Time, Days. No holidays/no weekends. **What You'll Do**Responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols. Collaborates with other professionals to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes. **Responsibilities**Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.Completes required education in a timely manner.Seeks information/guidance from others as needed.Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the hospital and department.Effectively role models professional behavior.Ensures continuity of professional care.Responds to patient and family requests promptly.Competently and independently performs all radiographic procedures.Obtains all radiographic images while adhering to departmental standards.Ensures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged.Properly identifies patient before procedures.Teaches and works with students.Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.Scans appropriate associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation.Adheres to positioning guidelines and department expectations.Removes or repositions objects that will make artifacts on the images.Consistently provides reproducible quality images.Informs PACS support of issues and corrects errors.Collimates appropriatelyErases CR cassettes.Performs other duties as assigned or requested. **Requirements**Possesses problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills. **Education and Experience** Graduate of an accredited radiologic sciences program; Graduate of an accredited radiologic sciences program with a B.S. preferred. Clinical experience acquired through the completion of radiologic sciences program; Two years experience as a radiologic technologist in an acute care hospital or clinic setting preferred. **Freeman Perks and Programs*** For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!* Health, vision, dental insurance* Retirement with employer match* Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation* Milestone payments with longevity of employment* Paid time off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)* Extended Sick pay* Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members* Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.