Resurgens Orthopaedics
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resurgens.com
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Description
Position Overview
This position is responsible for operating X-Ray equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Participates in delivery of orthopedic care through expertise in the operation of radiologic equipment to ensure quality diagnostic x-ray films. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.
Essential Functions
- Performs radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician.
- Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
- Takes X-Rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
- Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.Positions patients and takes X-Rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
- Create digital radiological image. Checks X-Ray images for clarity, retaking when necessary.
- Upload and manage X-Rays.
- Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
- Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-Ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
- Complies with safety standards.
- Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
- Maintains radiographic supplies and orders as necessary.
- Burn images to discs when needed by patient, and/or physicians.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers through prompt response and courteous communication.
- Assist POSC physicians in the delivery of orthopedic patient care management to assure an excellent patient experience.
- Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time.
- Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area.
- Completes x-ray requests for proper billing
- Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department.
Other
- Assists in maintaining a neat and sanitary workplace at all times.
- Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner.
- Anticipate ways to improve patient care and experience.
- Assists in the evaluation, development and effectiveness of systems and protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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