Orthopedics Rhode Island — Warwick, Providence, and Wakefield
Ortho Rhode Island is seeking to hire professional, patient focused, and energetic X-ray Technologists. We offer the opportunity to work with world class physicians and clinicians in a high energy, patient focused, results oriented, state of the art clinics.
Ortho Rhode Island is offering a generous sign-on bonus for this position.
Position Type:
This is a full-time position.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. 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. Processes film. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
- Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, 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, film, and orders as necessary.
Education:
Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technologist program.
