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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeJonesboro, AR, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an active, verifiable ARRT license (Registered Technologist) or state license as a Registered Technologist or Limited Scope Technologist, as applicable.
  • Obtain and maintain TB and IV certification within 60 days of employment if applicable in the state.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 1, have a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license, and/or at least one year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray technologist; clinic, preferably urgent care, experience is preferred.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 2, be a certified RTR with current CPR license and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For ancillary Full Scope RTR positions, be a certified RTR with current CPR license and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 3, be a certified RTR with current CPR license and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Levels 4 and 5, be a certified RTR with current CPR license and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting for Level 4.
  • For LSRT X-Ray Level 1, where state licensure as LSRT is the minimum for urgent care, have a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license, and/or at least one year of experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist; clinic, preferably urgent care, experience is preferred.
  • For LSRT X-Ray Level 2, be a certified Limited Scope technologist with current CPR license and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist.
  • For ancillary Limited Scope positions, be a certified Limited Scope technologist with current CPR license and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience; positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For LSRT X-Ray Level 3, be a certified Limited Scope technologist with current CPR license and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For LSRT X-Ray Level 4 and Level 5, be a certified Limited Scope technologist with current CPR license and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting for Level 4.
  • For Level 5 roles, have more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as the applicable technologist type.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support under the direct supervision of a provider, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
  • Provide patient service and respond accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
  • Fulfill the responsibilities of the Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist positions.
  • Support the clinical team and follow company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and track X-ray orders so they are completed and submitted promptly.
  • Position patients appropriately during exams to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
  • Comply with department expectations and applicable federal and state regulations, including health information management requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Review exam images for the provider's initial read and send final images to the radiology group for over-read.
  • Correctly label image laterality using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm removable artifacts are absent from the requested anatomy, use the appropriate technique (“S” number), and document a patient's refusal or inability to remove artifacts in the history.
  • Address minor machine-maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or clinic director when unavailable, before arranging outside service.
  • Monitor X-ray cassettes and other room equipment for wear or malfunction and promptly report problems to the Imaging Director; clean cassettes, chest bucky, and exam 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 documenting other information needed for charting in the EMS.
  • Perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks when not engaged in a radiographic exam, where applicable by state.
  • Read the X-ray badge monthly, wear radiation monitors in the X-ray room, and maintain required reporting.
  • Complete mandatory compliance training.
  • Welcome new employees on their first day, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and provide an overview of clinic processes.
  • Assist new employees with learning activities and required training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain positive working relationships and comply with company operating standards and core values.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 roles, manage an X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day; use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure fracture patients are stabilized before leaving the clinic where applicable; and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 roles, perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering, and training, plus other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 1, clinic experience, preferably in urgent care, is preferred.
  • For LSRT X-Ray Level 1, clinic experience, preferably in 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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