Job Tasks:

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• Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.

• Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.

• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.

• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer-generated methods.

• May treat diseases using imaging technology or radiation.

• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.

• Determine patients’ x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.

• Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.

• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.

• Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

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Skills and Abilities Needed to Perform Job:

 

Knowledge and use of:

• Medical software (electronic, medical record EMR software GE Healthcare ViewPoint Solutions; MEDITECH software, etc.).

• Medical tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes.

• Medical x-ray apparatus filters, darkroom equipment and supplies; film archiving system software; intensifying screens ad portable x-ray units.

• Radiographic locators and bone densitometers.

• Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and deformities.

• Computers and electronics—circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

• Development environment software (LabVIEW).

• Microsoft software (Office, Excel, Work Outlook).

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• Information Ordering – Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

• Oral Comprehension – Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Oral Expression – Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Near Vision – Ability to see details at close range.

• Problem Sensitivity –Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

• Information Ordering – Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

• Speech Recognition – Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

• Control Precision – Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.

• Written Comprehension – Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

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Desired Work Style Attributes:

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• Attention to details

• Integrity – Honest and ethical

• Dependability – Reliable and responsible

• Cooperation – Pleasant with others

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Self-Control – Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

• Initiative – Willing to take on responsibilities and challenges

• Concern for Others – Sensitive to needs of others