Description

X-Ray Technician:

• Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.

• Obtain quality diagnostic radio graphs as requested by physicians.

• Maintain a repeat rate of two percent or less.

• Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Report immediately any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.

• Maintain examination rooms.

• Stock necessary office and radio logical supplies.

• Request, retrieve and track films to and from other departments or centers.

• Work closely with the physician to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients.

 CORE COMPETENCIES  

• Accountability: Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations with staff, supervisors, and co-workers. 

• Communicating Effectively: Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.  Patient/Customer Focus: Builds patient confidence, is committed to increasing patient satisfaction and engagement, assumes responsibility for solving patient problems, ensures commitments to patients are met, responds to internal customers.  

• Decision Making/Judgment: Approaches problems and decisions methodically and objectively; involves others as needed; uses sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, customers, their team, and the organization.

• Developing Talent: Provides direction and guidance in team and collaborative settings. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge and develop skill areas to accomplish tasks or solve problems.  

• Leading Change: Supports people in their efforts to try new things; embraces change; maintains a constant focus on efforts to improve performance, quality and efficiency of work processes.  

• Results Orientation: Is focused on outcomes and accomplishments; follows through on commitments; can be counted upon to successfully execute on goals; motivated by achievement and a need for closure; has an attention to detail and is both efficient and effective in achieving a high level of measurable outcomes; persists in achieving goals despite obstacles.