X-Ray Tech

Job Description

X-Ray Tech | Aya Healthcare

The Tone:
This is a permanent staff role at Aya Healthcare, located in Farmington, MO, offering a stable opportunity for a dedicated X-Ray Tech. Aya Healthcare stands as a leading partner in the healthcare industry, renowned for connecting professionals with a vast array of career options, from permanent roles like this one, to travel and per diem shifts. This position is crucial for providing essential diagnostic imaging services within a facility, directly supporting patient care and medical decision-making. Joining Aya Healthcare means becoming part of a network that prioritizes both personal and professional growth, ensuring you have unparalleled access to opportunities that align with your long-term career aspirations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Permanent Staff
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Farmington, MO
• Pay: $28–$41 hourly
• Mission: Deliver crucial diagnostic X-Ray imaging services to support patient care within a medical facility.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform: Conduct a variety of diagnostic X-Ray examinations, meticulously following physician orders and standardized protocols to produce high-quality images essential for patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Operate: Expertly operate and maintain advanced X-Ray imaging equipment, troubleshooting minor issues and ensuring all machinery functions optimally for accurate and safe patient procedures.
• Position: Accurately position and prepare patients for each X-Ray procedure, ensuring their comfort, safety, and cooperation while achieving optimal anatomical visualization for diagnostic clarity.
• Collaborate: Actively collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to review imaging requests, discuss patient conditions, and ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Ensure: Diligently uphold all radiation safety regulations and infection control policies, safeguarding both patients and staff, and maintaining a sterile and organized imaging environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a strong educational background in radiologic technology, ideally from an accredited program, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, and imaging principles. This foundation is critical for performing accurate and safe diagnostic procedures.
• Experience: Demonstrate practical experience in operating various types of X-Ray equipment and successfully performing a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures. This includes familiarity with different patient populations and clinical settings.
• Skills: Exhibit strong technical proficiency in radiographic positioning, image acquisition, and quality assessment, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and the healthcare team.