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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBaker, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, good-standing, verifiable ARRT Registered Technologist license or applicable state license for Registered Technologists or Limited Scope is required.
  • TB and IV certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained where applicable by state.
  • Full-scope Level 1 requires 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 technician; clinic or urgent-care experience is preferred.
  • Full-scope Level 2 requires certified RTR status, a current CPR license, and over one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • Ancillary full-scope RTR positions require certification, current CPR, and over one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience; level 3 evaluation follows six months of full-time employment.
  • Full-scope Level 3 requires certified RTR status, current CPR, and over three years but less than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • Full-scope Level 4 requires certified RTR status, current CPR, and over seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • Full-scope Level 5 requires certified RTR status, current CPR, and over seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • Where state rules require Limited Scope licensure as the urgent-care minimum, LSRT Level 1 requires 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 or urgent-care experience is preferred.
  • LSRT Level 2 requires certified Limited Scope status, current CPR, and over one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist.
  • Ancillary Limited Scope positions require certification, current CPR, and over one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience; level 3 evaluation follows six months of full-time employment.
  • LSRT Level 3 requires certified Limited Scope status, current CPR, and over three years but less than seven years of direct patient-care experience; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • LSRT Level 4 requires certified Limited Scope status, current CPR, and over seven years of direct patient-care experience; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • LSRT Level 5 requires certified Limited Scope status, current CPR, and over seven years of direct patient-care experience.
  • The education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Applicable licenses include a Limited Scope X-Ray Technologist License, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, or a Full Scope X-Ray Technologist State License.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support for the 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 ensure diagnostic image quality.
  • Conduct activities consistently with department expectations and comply with federal and state regulations, including health information management requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Review exam images for an initial provider 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 and use the appropriate technique (“S” number); document a solid explanation in the history for artifacts that remain because a patient refuses or cannot remove them.
  • Address minor machine-maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or Clinic Director in their absence, before contacting outside service providers.
  • Monitor X-ray room cassettes and other equipment for wear or malfunction and report problems promptly 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 pertinent clinical history, and documenting other information needed for proper charting in the EMS.
  • When not performing a radiographic exam, perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks where applicable by state.
  • Monitor and read the X-ray badge monthly; wear radiation monitors at all times in the X-ray room and complete required reporting.
  • Complete mandatory company compliance training.
  • Welcome new employees on their first clinic day, facilitate introductions and tours, and provide an overview of clinic processes.
  • Assist new employees with learning activities and required training, including job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain friendly, cordial relations and confidence with employees; communicate in a manner that supports positive working relationships with customers, coworkers, and managers.
  • Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
  • Comply with company operating standards and core values.

Desired Qualifications

  • For full-scope Level 1, at least one year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray technician, preferably in a clinic and preferably urgent care.
  • For LSRT Level 1, at least one year of experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist, preferably in a clinic and preferably urgent care.
  • At Level 3 and Level 4, work with increased X-ray volume of 12 or more exams per day, use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, and stabilize patients with fractures before they leave where applicable by state; conduct ultrasound procedures; and have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • At Level 5, perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

About the Company

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

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