Radiology Technologist

Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

The Radiology Technologist assists physicians to identify illnesses and injuries through using diagnostic imaging equipment such as x-ray, CT, MRI, and mammography machines. The Radiology Technologist duties also include explaining procedures to patients, calibrating imaging equipment, and preparing results.

Duties: include, but are not limited to:

• 1.
• Performs x-rays in accordance with medical provider orders; forwards images to the appropriate radiologist for over-reads; maintains x-ray equipment and adheres to safety standards.
• 2.
• Cleans, stocks, and sterilizes equipment in addition to cleaning and preparing patient rooms for care delivery.
• 3.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Escorts patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions, and assists patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure patient care, safety, and comfort during scan.
• 4.
• Performs related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, labeling/developing/processing films, and maintaining procedure logs.
• 5.
• Maintains knowledge of and appropriately enters information into the electronic medical record.
• 6.
• Ensures radiologic equipment remains in working order.
• Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Administrator.
• 7.
• Supports as back-up for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, performing EKG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements, documenting vital signs in the EMR, and administering injectables.
• 8.
• Supports the medical provider in patient examination, testing and education.