X-ray Technician

Designation : Technician
Department : X-ray
Scope : This Position holds the following roles and responsibilities in the department of X Ray and
OPG

Roles and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities

1.Performs diagnostic radiographs to include but not limited to :

• Proper positioning and radiology technique while adhering to radiation safety guidelines and

universal precautions.

• Proper placement of the imagining equipment at the correct height and angle relative to the
• patient body to produce the radiograph needed.
• Proper measurements taken to determine the minimum effective amount of radiation needed to

gather the appropriate image, and set the control controls accordingly.

• Prepare patients (if needed) for radiography/ procedures and take radiographs following

established procedures for patient care and safety.

• Maintain repeat rate of 2 % or less post processing of films.
• Preparation of x-ray films with request for reading by radiologist.
• Assistance to radiologist is conducting special procedures.
• Transfer of patients to and from urgent care as needed
• Need proper detailed knowledge of x-ray procedures and the ability to explain the procedures to a patient.
• Must follow regulations for protecting patients, coworkers and themselves from unnecessary

exposure to radiation from the equipment and environment.

• Must take precautions to reduce the potential hazardous radiation includes aprons and other

shielding devices.

• Must check that other fellow technicians are wearing TLD badges properly
• Maintain patient records Implementation of proper technique
• Maintaining patient records & crosscheck with the system.
• Handling reports (crosschecking the reports & films before dispatching them).
• Handling patients.
• Proper checking of the prescription.

Performs daily maintenance of x-ray equipment and room to include but not limited to:

• Daily maintenance of x-ray equipment to sustain continued operations.
• Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintaining patient records & crosscheck with the system.
• Handling reports (crosschecking the reports & films before dispatching them).
• Handling patients.
• Proper checking of the prescription.

2 Performs daily maintenance of x-ray equipment and room to include but not limited to:

• Daily maintenance of x-ray equipment to sustain continued operations.
• Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation of NABH standard.
• Preparation and distribution of preliminary radiology reports as needed.
• Preparation and release of x-ray films and reports as needed by provider or patient to include signing of

release authorization and other necessary documentation.