Medical Technologist – X Ray (Hospital)

The primary duties of an X-Ray Medical Technologist focus on diagnostic imaging and patient safety:

• Imaging Procedures: Operating X-ray equipment to take clear, diagnostic radiographic images of bones, tissues, and organs as requested by physicians.
• Patient Positioning: Properly positioning patients and the X-ray equipment for optimal image acquisition while ensuring patient comfort.
• Radiation Safety: Strictly following all radiation safety protocols to limit exposure for patients and staff, often using lead shields.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and complete patient records related to imaging procedures and results.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring that X-ray equipment is regularly checked, serviced, and in good working order, and promptly reporting any malfunctions.
• Collaboration: Working with Radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and effective patient care and to determine if further testing is needed.
• Patient Communication: Explaining the procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring informed consent where necessary (especially for procedures involving contrast medium).
• Any assigned duty by Management.