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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeLa Porte, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain an active, verifiable ARRT Registered Technologist license or applicable state license for registered technologists or limited-scope X-ray practice, in good standing.
  • Obtain TB and IV certification within 60 days of employment and maintain them during employment where applicable by state.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license for Level 1; at least one year of certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray experience is preferred for Level 1.
  • For Level 2 full-scope X-ray, hold RT(R) certification and a current CPR license, with over one and less than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For ancillary full-scope RTR positions, hold RTR certification and a current CPR license, with over one and less than three years of direct patient-care experience; ancillary positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For Level 3 full-scope X-ray, hold RTR certification and a current CPR license, with over three and less than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For Level 4 full-scope X-ray, hold RTR certification and a current CPR license, with over seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For Level 5 full-scope X-ray, hold RTR certification and a current CPR license, with over seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For Level 1 limited-scope X-ray, have a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license; at least one year of certified limited-scope experience is preferred for Level 1.
  • For Level 2 limited-scope X-ray, hold limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with over one and less than three years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope technologist.
  • For ancillary limited-scope positions, hold limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with over one and less than three years of direct patient-care experience; ancillary positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For Level 3 limited-scope X-ray, hold limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with over three and less than seven years of direct patient-care experience; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For Level 4 limited-scope X-ray, hold limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with over seven years of direct patient-care experience; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For Level 5 limited-scope X-ray, hold limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with over seven years of direct patient-care experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support for the care team and follow company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and track X-ray orders to ensure timely completion and submission.
  • Help patients assume proper positioning during examinations to produce diagnostic-quality images.
  • Review examination images for the provider’s initial read and send final images to the radiology group for overread.
  • Correctly label image laterality using an initialed lead marker.
  • Check for removable artifacts in the requested anatomy, use the appropriate technique or S-number for each examination, and document an explanation in the patient history when an artifact remains because the patient refuses or is unable to remove it.
  • Address minor X-ray machine maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or the Clinic Director in their absence, before contacting outside service providers.
  • Monitor X-ray room cassettes and equipment for wear or malfunction and promptly report problems to the Imaging Director; clean cassettes, the chest bucky, and examination table after each use to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Maintain and distribute pregnancy waiver forms where applicable.
  • Triage patients by checking and recording vital signs, collecting and recording relevant clinical history and other information needed for charting in the electronic medical system, and perform blood draws, injections, oral medication administration, and other basic nursing tasks when not performing a radiographic examination where permitted by state law.
  • Monitor and read the X-ray badge monthly, wear radiation monitors whenever in the X-ray room, and complete required reporting.
  • Complete all mandatory company compliance training.
  • Welcome new employees on their first clinic day, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
  • Help new employees complete learning activities and required training by providing job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain positive working relationships and credibility with employees, patients, customers, coworkers, and managers, and comply with company operating standards and core values.
  • Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 full-scope and limited-scope roles, handle increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day; use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure patients with fractures are stabilized before leaving where applicable by state; and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 full-scope and limited-scope roles, perform administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic Director or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For Level 1 full-scope X-ray, at least one year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care, is preferred.
  • For Level 1 limited-scope X-ray, at least one year of certified limited-scope experience in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care, is preferred.

About the Company

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Waynesboro, Virginia
Founded
2009

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