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Pediatrics On Demand · 3 months ago

X-Ray Technician & MA/Lab Responsibilities

Oak Lawn, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32/hr - $35/hr

1+ years exp

Pediatrics On Demand is an Immediate Care and Primary Care facility located in Oak Lawn, IL, serving patients from birth to 21 years of age. The X-Ray Technician will be responsible for preparing patients for radiologic procedures, taking X-rays, and ensuring safety standards are met while providing care to young patients.

Child CareHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

Responsibilities

Triage patients and take patients history and vital signs

Prepare patients for exams and treatments

Perform Rapid Strep Tests, Rapid flu tests, EKG’s

Handle telephone calls

Prepares patients for radiologic procedures in children

Protects patient, parents, self, and other staff from radiation hazards

Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area

Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls

Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the child’s body as requested by physicians

Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed

Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff

Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies

Complies with safety standards

Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

AART registeredX-ray procedures knowledgeRadiology equipment knowledgeCPR certificationAnatomyPhysiology knowledgePatient movement knowledgeSafety standards compliance