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VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStaten Island, NY, USA$46.50 - $48.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited X-ray Technologist program.
  • Have 4–6 months of experience as an X-ray Technologist.
  • Explain, process, and position patients for X-rays; adjust restriction devices; move and adjust equipment to set exposure factors; determine patients’ X-ray needs from physician instructions; perform basic general X-rays of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot, or ankle under physician supervision; use beam-restricting devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure; and process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer-generated methods.
  • Have functional and practical knowledge of various computer systems.
  • Bilingual language skills are required or preferred depending on site location.
  • Meet the physical requirement of lifting light to moderate weights, such as boxes of medical or facility supplies, and using a computer extensively.

Responsibilities

  • Take good-quality X-ray images in accordance with CityMD X-ray protocol, efficiently and accurately.
  • Capture accurate, detailed encounter documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
  • Perform common X-ray studies within the suggested timeframes: chest X-rays in 3 minutes, extremity X-rays in 3–5 minutes per order, spinal X-rays in 4–6 minutes, and abdomen X-rays in 4–6 minutes.
  • Use internal X-ray and care-coordination software to document and communicate X-ray studies performed among the provider, Aftercare, and radiologists reading the X-rays.
  • Document in the EMR for multiple patients per hour.
  • Facilitate necessary diagnostic tests, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasounds, and refer patients to medical specialists for follow-up care through Aftercare.
  • Assist physicians with medical procedures within the Scribe scope of practice, including electrocardiograms (EKGs) and procedure setup.
  • Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians by phone under physician guidance.
  • Assist licensed practitioners, under their direct personal supervision, with trained Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests and EKGs; handle external laboratory specimens; and provide a second set of hands to maintain limb positioning for sling assistance.
  • Track materials needed to copy images to CDs for patients and notify the Medical Assistant or Site Manager before supplies run out.
  • Maintain an accurate, current quality-assurance log book, including the pregnancy form and daily checklist.
  • Know whom to contact in case of equipment failure or software issues.
  • Provide compassionate care to patients.
  • Assist Medical Assistants with facility stocking when needed.
  • Assist with training and acclimating newly hired X-ray technologists and scribes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude around others.
  • Show commitment to strong results and compassion for colleagues and patients.
  • Demonstrate an excellent bedside manner and communication.
  • Show interest in helping others in an urgent-care environment.

About the Company

VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Preparing a concise company summary for VillageMD.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$491M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2013

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