XR Xray Tech Occasional
Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you had to position a patient for an x-ray who was in pain, confused, or unable to cooperate fully.
hands-on adaptability and patient-handling skill in less-than-ideal conditions, which is common in ED and surgery settings
Describe a time you caught an error between what was ordered and what was written on the requisition. What did you do?
attention to detail and willingness to double-check physician orders before proceeding
This is an occasional position with a variable schedule. What draws you to that kind of arrangement, and how do you stay sharp on procedures you might not do every week?
genuine fit with the occasional/PRN structure and self-directed skill maintenance
Tell me about a patient who was anxious or scared about a procedure. How did you talk them through it?
communication skills and bedside manner, which the posting emphasizes heavily
Describe a shift where you had to work fairly independently with little supervision. What made it go well or not go well?
capacity to work without close oversight, since this role requires independent judgment across departments
Technical
How do you decide which exposure factors to use for a patient, and how does that change between a pediatric patient and an elderly patient with osteoporosis?
actual technical competence in positioning and exposure selection across the age spectrum, which the posting specifically calls out
What's your process for confirming you have the right patient and labeling images correctly, especially when things are busy?
consistency with identification protocols that prevent costly and dangerous mix-ups
How do you enter and document a completed study in the radiology information system, including the billing code, and what happens if you're not sure which code applies?
practical knowledge of RIS documentation and willingness to ask rather than guess on billing accuracy
Situational
You're floating between the ED, inpatient units, surgery, and the float pool all in one shift. Walk me through how you'd keep track of orders and priorities across those areas.
whether the candidate can manage competing demands and context-switch without dropping a task, since this role floats across multiple units
A trauma patient comes in and the ED team needs portable films fast while you're also managing radiation safety for staff in the room. How do you handle that?
ability to balance speed with safety protocol under pressure
You're working a fluoroscopy procedure and the radiologist asks you to adjust something outside your usual routine. How do you respond?
comfort collaborating with radiologists and knowing when to speak up versus defer
You need to do a sliding transfer of a 150-pound patient and there's only one other tech available. What do you do?
judgment around physical safety protocols and asking for help appropriately
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