X-Ray Tech / Tamarac
Job Description
An X-ray technician takes radiographic images of specific parts of a patient’s body, which a physician has requested in order to make a diagnosis. They need a thorough understanding of imaging equipment and x-ray procedures and, as they are required to interact with patients, they should also have solid communication skills.
Qualifications
- A two years associate degree or four years bachelor’s degree in any of the radiography programs.
- Must have a current License/ Permit in X-Ray Technology from the State of Florida, Department of Health Services.
- Knowledge of HIPPA medical privacy regulations and practices.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Previous medical office setting experience preferred.
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Taking x-ray images of the patients and developing the films to reveal their skeletal or bone structures for diagnosis
- Conserving compliance with the governmental protocols and ensuring the safety of patients and employees by using protective instruments and exercising safety measures.
- Controlling the x-ray video display and making sure that the picture quality is up to the mark by making appropriate contrast and density adjustments.
- Stabilizing the patients and ensuring preparedness by educating them about the entire procedure, appropriately positioning them on the examining table, and covering them with protective clothing.
- Representing the latest techniques, equipment, and procedures to educate the staff about them
- Studying the x-rays, and computerized specimens, to create a detailed report of the findings and present them to the physicians
- Evaluating the dimension of the area to be radiographed.
- Making copies of the x-rays and keeping a precise record of the patients who have undergone the imaging procedure
- Coordinating the work schedules.
- Proficient in EMR