Kristofer Chenard Md

The X-ray technician in our office has specific responsibilities that focus on imaging procedures related to musculoskeletal conditions. They often interface with patients and thereby have responsibility to generate patient satisfaction and perform their work in a professional manner. Our practice growth depends on patient reviews that give us a competitive advantage. Their duties include:

1. Patient Preparation: Preparing patients for X-ray exams by explaining the procedure, answering questions, and ensuring they are comfortable. Establishing a patient relationship to ensure their satisfaction and actively requesting feedback on the communication and X-ray process.
2. Positioning Patients: Properly positioning patients to obtain clear and accurate images while minimizing discomfort and invasiveness.
3. Operating Imaging Equipment: Effectively using X-ray machinery and ensuring it is functioning properly, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
4. Ensuring Safety: Implementing safety protocols to protect patients, themselves, and other staff from unnecessary radiation exposure, including the use of lead shields and monitoring exposure levels.
5. Image Quality Assessment: Evaluating obtained images for clarity and accuracy, repeating images if necessary to ensure diagnostic quality.
6. Documentation: Accurately documenting the procedures performed and maintaining patient records, along with ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards regarding patient privacy (HIPAA).
7. Collaboration with Medical Staff: Working closely with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare providers to discuss findings and assist in interpreting the images.
8. Patient Follow-Up: Providing patients with aftercare instructions, including any necessary preparations for further imaging or treatment.
9. Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance: Ensuring that imaging equipment is adequately cleaned, sterilized, and maintained, and reporting any malfunctions as needed.
10. Assisting the Office Manager: Assisting the Office Manager for tasks such as supply management.
11. Continuing Education: Keeping current with advancements in imaging technology, techniques, and orthopedic radiology practices through ongoing education and training.

This is a private practice for orthopedic patients needing evaluation, care, and surgery. We also offer profit sharing.