xray technologist - Saint Clairsville, United States - Beacon Orthopaedic Partners MSO LLC

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Job Description

Job DescriptionXRAY TECH JIS Orthopedics- St. ClairsvilleDepartment: ClinicLocation: St. Clairsville, Oh
Responsible To: Clinical DirectorPosition Summary:Responsible for assisting physician in patient care, performing all necessary x-rays, with a high degree of quality, escort patients to rooms, medical assistance as needed, order medical and x-ray supplies, maintain x-ray records. Position Responsibilities/Standards:General

• Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attend required annual in-service programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures. Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.

Specific Duties

• Escort patients to x-ray suite
• Prepare patients for x-ray
• Perform x-rays as required by physicians
• Document procedure performed in log book
• Escort patients back to exam rooms
• Communication with physicians, patients and staff
• Medical assistance as needed
• Be available to physicians during office hours
• Ensure equipment is maintained properly
• Order x-ray supplies as needed
• Pulling, filing and mail back of x-rays.
• Answer patient questions

Additional Duties

• Travel to other JIS locations as necessary.
• OSHA
• Filing as needed – within 24 hours

Education/Experience Required:

• Must be ARRT and have an Ohio Radiography license.
• Must be friendly, courteous and have good communication skills when greeting patients.

Physical Requirements:Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.