Radiology Technologist I, Urgent Care en Physicians East, P.A.

Radiologic Technologist (Urgent Care Location) 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About us

Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.

About the role

We are looking for an employee who is self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced environment. Responsible for taking high quality digital x-rays, maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment and following physician orders to ensure accuracy of image is captured to better assist physicians as they make their diagnosis. Performs laboratory tests and documentation as needed.

Supervision Received: Reports to Manager of Diagnostics

Supervision Exercised: None.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts patients weighing up to 300 pounds, and places them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review digital images.

Typical Working Conditions:  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic environment

Responsibilities:  (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and trouble-shooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and appropriately communicates to nurse and/or doctor.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of principles, practice and procedures involved in the operation of radiographic equipment.
• Anticipates and recognizes safety hazards, legal liabilities and intervenes through appropriate channels.
• Provides and promotes quality care in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers, patients and other employees of the department and office. Supports learning needs of new staff and radiography students.
• Recognizes individual accountability for and participates in cost containment goals of the department and office.
• Demonstrates continuous self-improvement through utilization of knowledge gained in clinical experience in X-ray.
• Participates in in-service education, staff meetings and other continuing education programs to maintain optimal technical

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