Limited X-ray Machine Operator/Radiology Tech

General Job Summary: Responsible for operating general diagnostic x-ray equipment. Responsible for assisting providers with patient care by performing a variety of clinical and clerical duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management.
• Provides patient education per provider protocol.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Read patients’ charts and relay physician orders to other staff members.
• Ensures clerical responsibilities and patient information is completed in a timely manner as assigned.
• Maintain patient information in an electronic health records system.
• Maintain all imaging files completely and accurately.
• Complies with safety standards, OSHA, and HIPAA.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies, images, and orders as necessary.
• Operates only the general diagnostic equipment not located at a site with C-arm or MRI as permitted within the scope of the LMXO license.
• Adheres to the medical assistant scope of practice per federal/state laws.
• Performs all imaging exams according to provider protocols.
• Able to work with the PAC system.
• Ensures certifications and licensures are current and up to date.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.