Job Summary

The X-Ray Technician maintains and uses equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body with high-quality radiographic images for diagnostic purposes.

In accordance with healthcare best practices and guidance from the CDC for healthcare settings, vaccination against COVID-19 is required. Applicants may request a medical or religious exemption.

The Details of the Job

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interview patient to explain what to expect when getting XRAYS.  
• Position patients and adjust equipment to obtain optimum views of specific area being ordered. 
• Use patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff. 
• Monitor patient safety and comfort to and from exam rooms, and while in the XRAY room.
• View images to ensure quality meets diagnostic and protocol standards.
• Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.  
• Assist physicians with viewing exams as needed.
• Coordinate imaging such as burning compact disc (CD).
• Be able to operate digital picture archiving communications systems (PACS). 
• Meet the Company’s expectations as described in the VSON Policies and Practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations. 
• Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Conditions

This job operates in a medical office environment where frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment may exist. 

Will be required to travel between Summit and Eagle County as needed for coverage.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud due to volume of physicians and patients in the office.

Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and may be interruptive. Contact involves dealing with injured people who may be angry or upset with their situation.

Physical Demands

The position is very physical and requires standing for long periods of time, stooping, bending, stretching, regular lifting of 10-15 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., and occasional supporting/assist lifting of patients weighing up to 300 lbs.

Position requires frequent grasping, pinching, use of extremities and fingers.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. It is necessary to view a computer monitor for medium periods of time.   

Duties require manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision, and hearing to normal range.  

 What it Takes to Do the Job

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, and of common medical safety hazards and precautions for X-Ray and MRI rooms.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment, and ability to properly operate equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with different audiences in a simple, clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines, and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to identify when confidentiality, discretion and judgment are needed, and exhibit these traits appropriately.
• Ability to use information technology including email, web navigation, clinic information systems, e.g. scheduling software, and transcription software.

Education, Experience and Certificates

• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) license as an RT required.
• One year work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.