Center For Rheumatology

Description

Summary of Position:

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining and using equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on digital x-ray machine and DEXA machine. Additional responsibilities include duties associated with a Medical Assistant - X-Ray, including but not limited to, preparing patients for the X-Ray department. 

Responsibilities as Radiologic Technologist include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Make sure all equipment is turned on and is in working order.

Ensure tables are wiped with sanitizer wipes, floors are free of dust, X-ray detector is wiped and tether tangle free, and gowns are fully stocked in X-ray and DEXA room

Check appointments

Ensure  all patients have a DEXA order before the tech can perform DEXA

Verify that it has been at least 2 years since last DEXA 

Ensure patient has filled out a one-page questionnaire

Obtain height and weight 

After the bone density test, move patient to tracker for reception if patient has additional appointments 

Check the X-ray orders in the chart. Ensure that the order placed is a new order and not one that's already been done.

Ensure patients are not wearing clothing with certain dyes, metal or decorative stones, jewelry, piercings, and accessories that may interfere with a clear image.

Determine the best way to assist patients with mobility impairments

Fax X-rays at noon and at the end of the day.

Send X-rays

Receive reports and ensure they match the order. 

Index

Attach reports to the correct charts.

Shutting down and clean the machines at end of day and send the X-ray log to AAI

Ensure all safety protocols are followed 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required.   American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.   NYS licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.   Basic Life Support (BLS) required or within 90 days of hire. 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Also, to perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of digital x-ray machine. Certification in DEXA and ultrasound is a plus.