Job Description
Title: X-Ray Tech
Location(s): 1111 Leffingwell Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Schedule:
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Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week - Shifts vary, office hours are Monday-Friday from 8AM-8PM and Saturday (9AM-5PM)
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We are also open to per diem employees.
Work Environment: Onsite in a clinical setting
About Us
Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM) is proud to be West Michigan’s most established orthopaedic practice. Our physicians and team members provide exceptional, individualized care for patients of all ages. As the most comprehensive independent provider of musculoskeletal care in the region, we provide total care from diagnosis, to treatment, and all the way through rehabilitation.
Patients at OAM will have access to our Specialized Surgeons, Physical and Occupational Therapists, MRI and X-ray services, and orthopaedic bracing. Patients are also able to receive care from our Bone Health Clinic, OAM Now Urgent Orthopaedic Care Clinic, and Surgery Center at MidTowne – all of which are committed to optimizing their treatment outcomes.
Our teams work together to maximize and adjust treatment quickly and easily, resulting in a smoother, faster recovery for patients. From neck to toe, and from traumatic injuries to chronic conditions, patients will receive compassionate care that will allow them to embrace their full potential. Patient goals are our goals – we will restore their health so they are functioning as fully as possible in the activities they love at home, work, and in everyday life.
Position Summary
As a X-Ray Tech at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential diagnostic imaging services that directly contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions. Your expertise in operating advanced radiographic equipment, your attention to detail, and your understanding of orthopedic anatomy and imaging techniques will be crucial in capturing high-quality images of musculoskeletal structures. Collaborating closely with orthopedic physicians and other medical professionals, you will help guide treatment decisions by producing accurate and clear images that aid in the assessment of fractures, joint abnormalities, and other orthopedic issues. Your commitment to patient care, technical proficiency, and knowledge of radiation safety protocols will ensure the highest level of service in this specialized area of radiology.
Essential Responsibilities
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Take high-quality x-rays of patients’ orthopedic conditions as requested by provider(s).
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Operates, maintains, calibrates, and adjusts specialized equipment.
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Position patients for each anatomical view needed, immobilizing and protecting patient as required.
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Evaluate quality to ensure that accurate image is captured and filed.
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Clean and restock radiography rooms as needed.
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Review patient charts prior to appointments and surgeries. Document, obtain, and collect all films, reports, and/or records necessary for visits/procedures. Ensure that providers have access to images prior to surgeries.
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Ensure that the organization and quality of the imaging library is maintained through documentation and the return of hardcopy films to the appropriate office or facility. Maintain electronic and physical record keeping systems. Copy and provide CDs of patient images as requested.
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Communicate with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
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Receive and share digital radiology images with third parties.
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Educate patients and answer questions regarding imaging. Act as a patient/family advocate.
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Maintain patient dignity and privacy under HIPAA rules and regulations.
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Review the PAC system to ensure that patient records are accurately recorded.
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Train new team members and assist with the training and shadowing of students/interns/externs.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
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Required:
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Completion of an approved Radiography program and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry required.
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High School Diploma/GED.
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BLS Certification (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
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Preferred:
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1-2 years of experience working as a radiology technologist.
Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
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Ability to correctly operate scanning/imaging machines and other specialist equipment.
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Knowledge of how to operate applicable safety equipment.
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Ability to accurately record and maintain electronic records and images.
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Ability to maintain a professional and empathetic approach; ability to put patients at ease.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Motor, Sensory, and Physical Requirements:
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Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching required – may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
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Ability to walk to waiting rooms, patient rooms, and radiology on a regular basis.
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Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
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Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight.
