About the Role
Takes x-rays of patients, following physician’s orders and established procedures for patient safety and protection.
Responsibilities
- Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Work with physician staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided.
- Ensure compliance with clinic standards and OSHA regulations of quality patient care.
- Prepares patients for radiological procedures.
- Processes radiology images.
- Send x-rays to PACS by physician for reading and interpretation.
- Ensures radiology equipment is in good working condition and reports malfunction to the Radiation Safety Officer.
- Cooperates with inspections and compliance for radiology equipment and area.
- Maintains adequate supplies for radiology services.
- Assists with patient flow through clinic including rooming patients.
- Follow job duties for clinic technician when needed in that capacity.
- Responsible for knowing and applying doctor’s specific guidelines.
- Maintains supplies and restocks rooms on prescribed schedule.
Requirements
- One year experience in a health care setting; preferably orthopedics
- Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements, including OSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Ability to walk frequently and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to assist patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
- Must have full range of motion.
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, the ability to interpret and understand written material.
- Must have adequate hearing and speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others, including patients and co-workers.
Skills
- Knowledge of radiology guidelines
- Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements, including OSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- PRN/As Needed
Experience Level
- One year experience in a health care setting
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
- ARRT or LMRT; ARRT preferred
- Radiological Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $33.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Since opening our doors in 1986, Texas Orthopedics has grown into one of Central Texas’s most trusted names in musculoskeletal care.
- For nearly four decades, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional orthopedic, rheumatologic, and physical therapy services to our community.
- With multiple locations throughout the Austin area and a comprehensive team of highly skilled physicians, we continue to expand our reach and elevate patient experience.
- Texas Orthopedics is a proud division of OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas.
- At Texas Orthopedics, we strive to create a workplace where excellence and support go hand in hand.
- We prioritize a culture that encourages collaboration, professional growth, work–life balance and a team-driven environment.
- Through ongoing communication, staff feedback initiatives, and continuous process improvements, we work together to ensure our clinics operate with the highest standards of efficiency, innovation, and comfort.
- This commitment helps us deliver an exceptional experience not only to our patients, but also to every member of our team.
