Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic·Cumming, Georgia
Perform diagnostic radiologic exams and imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and adherence to ALARA principles. Manage imaging documentation, maintain equipment, and collaborate with clinical teams to support efficient patient care workflows.
Job Title: X-Ray Technologist
Department: Radiology
Reports To: Radiology Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: June 4, 2026
The X-Ray Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support physician evaluation and patient treatment while ensuring high-quality radiographic imaging and patient safety. This role is responsible for conducting radiologic exams, maintaining imaging documentation, supporting departmental operations, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety and organizational standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic radiologic exams and imaging procedures in accordance with established imaging protocols, physician orders, and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
Position patients appropriately and obtain high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and professionalism.
Transport patients to and from imaging areas and assist patients requiring mobility support or accommodations.
Maintain imaging files and documentation, including burning CD discs, importing outside imaging studies, and fulfilling patient, provider, and attorney image requests in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Support departmental cleanliness, exam room preparation, equipment maintenance coordination, and OSHA compliance standards.
Report equipment malfunctions, imaging concerns, and operational issues to Radiology leadership promptly.
Collaborate with Radiology staff, Clinical teams, and operational departments to support efficient workflows and exceptional patient care.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA regulations, radiation safety requirements, ARRT standards, and organizational policies.
Participate in departmental meetings, competency validation, training activities, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Other duties may be assigned.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Clinical and imaging-based role requiring prolonged standing, walking, patient transport, equipment operation, and regular communication. Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds may be required. Work environment may involve exposure to radiographic equipment, moderate to loud noise levels, and fast-paced clinical situations.
Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requires a high school diploma, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, and current ARRT and BLS certifications. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience in a fast-paced orthopedic or healthcare environment.
Market context
In Georgia, X-Ray Technologist roles are typically tied to ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and urgent care settings that need reliable diagnostic support. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer ARRT certification and prior X-Ray Technician experience, while the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your accredited Radiologic Technology training and highlight any hands-on imaging experience in your application.
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