X-Ray Technician - Same Day Care

Description

SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic clinical   duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients   and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction   with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical   staff. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations  
• Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA. 
• Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read and report over-read results to providers. 
• Retrieve and archive radiographic reports. 
• Create/Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations. 
• Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history. 
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc. 
• Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, and physicals. 
• Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily 
• Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures 
• Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strong motor skills and manual dexterity 
• Shifts will include evenings and weekends 
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations. 
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging. 
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety.        
• Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient. 
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding. 
• Keep good patient records. 
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders 
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment  
•  Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc. 

Requirements

• 1+ years of clinical experience in related field 
• Urgent care experience 
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Comfortable working independently without the support of   another radiologic technologist 
• Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on   pediatric and geriatric patients 
• Experience with computed and digital radiography 
• Experience with taking patient vitals 
• Experience performing lab specimen collection 
• Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, COVID and urinalysis) 
• Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS 

Compensation and Benefits

In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The compensation of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. 

Benefits Include: 

• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 
• Retirement plan (403B) 
• Short-term disability insurance 
• Long-term disability options 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee assistance program (EAP)  

Paid Time Off: 

• 19 PTO Days 
• 5 Sick Days 
• 10 Paid Holidays