Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: X-Ray Technician (6-12 Month Contract Beginning January 2026)
EMPLOYER: Progressive Spine & Orthopaedics
SUMMARY: Serves as initial contact for all patients visiting the office. Also serves as the X-Ray Technician which duties include explaining procedures to patients, calibrating imaging equipment and preparing results.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answers, screens, and directs calls on multi-line phone system; takes detailed messages and/or forwards telephone calls to appropriate practitioner, voice mail, or pager.
Clears messages each morning and delivers to appropriate practitioner.
Meets and greets patients; announces, directs, and/or escorts to appropriate area.
Opens and routes incoming mail.
Composes and types routine correspondence as required.
Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing as required.
Keeps reception area organized.
Following instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patients body needs imaging.
Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety.
Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position.
Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding.
Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs, and placingorders.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in radiologic technology.
A minimum of 2 years working experience in a healthcare facility as an x-ray or radiology technician as well as front desk experience.
Must have the required medical licenses to operate in a given area.
Must have a clear understanding of how to handle and operate medical imaging equipment.
Must display a high level of flexibility in the process of carrying out assigned duties and dual responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to share updates with patients and other medical staff.
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Superb customer service skills to provide ongoing support to patients and their families.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities withenthusiasm.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Professional appearance and demeanor are always required.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Behave in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate and promote the values of respect, honesty, and dignity for the patient, families, and all members of team.
Committed to the constant pursuit of excellence and teamwork in improving the care of the patients.
Be punctual with scheduled work and use time appropriately.
Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
Maintain confidentiality and protect the Practice by abiding by laws and principles related to confidentiality; keeps information concerning Practice Operations, patients, and employees confidential.
Pay Transparency Statement:In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, this role falls within Pay Grade 10 of the 2025 OPM Salary Table for the NY, NJ, CT, and PA region. Compensation is commensurate with experience and education.
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Job Tags
Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Day shift,