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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNewport, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain an active, in-good-standing, verifiable ARRT license or applicable state license for registered technologists or limited-scope X-ray technologists.
  • Obtain and maintain TB and IV certification within 60 days of employment, if applicable in the state.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current CPR license for Level 1 eligibility; the posting also lists at least one year of certified radiologic technologist or limited-scope X-ray experience as preferred for Level 1.
  • For Level 2, hold registered technologist or limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with more than one year and less than three years of direct patient-care experience in the applicable role.
  • For ancillary positions, hold registered technologist or limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with more than one year 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, hold registered technologist or limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with more than three years and less than seven years of direct patient-care experience; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For Level 4, hold registered technologist or limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with more than seven years of direct patient-care experience; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For Level 5, hold registered technologist or limited-scope certification and a current CPR license, with more than seven years of direct patient-care experience.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4, be able to work with increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day, perform ortho-glass splinting or casting and stabilize fracture patients when applicable in the state, and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5, perform administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.
  • For limited-scope X-ray roles, the stated level requirements apply only in states where state licensure as a limited-scope X-ray technologist is required as a minimum in urgent care.

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill the responsibilities of the Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist positions as detailed in their respective job descriptions.
  • 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.
  • Assist patients with proper positioning during examinations to ensure diagnostic-quality images.
  • Conduct activities consistently with department expectations and comply with federal and state regulations, including health information management requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Review examination images for the provider's initial read and send final images to the radiology group for overread.
  • Correctly label the laterality of all images using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm that removable artifacts are not present in the requested anatomy and use the proper technique, including the appropriate S number; document a patient's refusal or inability to remove artifacts that appear in the anatomy of interest.
  • Address minor machine maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator or, in their absence, the Clinic Director before contacting an outside service provider.
  • Monitor X-ray cassettes and other room equipment for wear or malfunction, promptly report problems to the Imaging Director, and 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 charting information in the EMS, and, when applicable and outside the course of a radiographic exam, perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform basic nursing tasks.
  • Monitor and read the X-ray badge monthly; wear radiation monitors at all times 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 explain clinic processes.
  • Assist new employees with learning activities and required training, including through job shadowing, demonstration, and coaching.
  • Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position and comply with company operating standards and core values.

Desired Qualifications

  • Level 1 candidates may have at least one year of experience as a certified registered technologist or limited-scope X-ray technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care.

About the Company

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

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