Position Goal

Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Must have command of radiographic technique.
• Must have command of PACS and be able to assist other staff members as needed.
• Responsible for understanding and carrying out radiology requisitions and views.
• Memorize what views each physician requires on exams.
• Assist patients in getting into the positions required to get the radiographs needed with the occasional need to lift the patient. 
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Stock necessary supplies.
• Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Assist with and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensure equipment is in working order.  Reports any malfunction to supervisor in a timely manner.

Experience: 

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• Previous orthopaedic experience

Education: 

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited two-year radiology program or equivalent military program.
• Must be registered in radiography.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Knowledge of radiographic technique
• Knowledge of PACS
• Vast knowledge of muskuloskeletal anatomy.
• Ability to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• This position may require travel to and from satellite clinics as assigned. Please note, if assigned for travel, this position will require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record upon hire (MVR will be screened on an annual basis).

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.