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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, verifiable ARRT license as a Registered Technologist or applicable state license as a Registered Technologist or Limited Scope X-Ray Technologist is required.
  • A current CPR license is required for the specified full-scope and limited-scope role levels.
  • A TB and IV certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained when applicable in the state.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 1, a high school diploma or equivalent is required; at least one year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-Ray technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care, is preferred.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 2, certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required.
  • For ancillary Full Scope RTR positions, certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required; positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 3, certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 4, certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required.
  • For Full Scope X-Ray Level 5, certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required.
  • For applicable limited-scope positions, Level 1 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current CPR license, with at least one year of experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist preferred.
  • For Limited Scope Level 2, certification as a Limited Scope technologist, a current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist are required.
  • For ancillary Limited Scope positions, certification as a Limited Scope technologist, a current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist are required; positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For Limited Scope Level 3, certification as a Limited Scope technologist, a current CPR license, and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist are required.
  • For Limited Scope Level 4, certification as a Limited Scope technologist, a current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope X-Ray technologist are required.
  • For Limited Scope Level 5, certification as a Limited Scope technologist, a current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope X-Ray technologist are required.
  • For Levels 3 and 4, additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • Applicants must be able to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
  • Applicants must comply with company operating standards, policies, procedures, and required compliance training.
  • Applicants must maintain radiation monitoring badges while in the X-Ray room and complete required monthly badge reading and reporting.
  • Applicants must comply with state and federal regulations, including health information management requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Applicants must be from an eligible state; California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia are excluded.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support to the care team under the direct supervision of a Provider, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
  • Monitor and track X-Ray orders so they are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Position patients appropriately during exams to ensure diagnostic-quality images.
  • Review exam images for an initial provider read and send final images to the Radiology group for overread.
  • Correctly label the laterality of images using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm that removable artifacts are absent from the requested anatomy and use the appropriate technique or S number; document a solid explanation in the history for any artifact that remains, such as patient refusal or inability to remove it.
  • Address minor X-Ray machine maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator or Clinic Director before arranging outside service.
  • Monitor cassettes and other X-Ray room equipment for wear or malfunction, report problems promptly to the Imaging Director, and clean cassettes, the chest bucky, and exam table after each use to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Maintain and distribute pregnancy waiver forms when applicable.
  • Triage patients by checking and recording vital signs, collecting and recording pertinent clinical history, and entering information needed for proper charting in the EMS.
  • When applicable in the state and outside the course of a radiographic exam, perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks.
  • Complete mandatory compliance training and learn the company's compliance requirements.
  • 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 by providing job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with patients, clients, employees, coworkers, and managers.
  • For Levels 3 and 4, work with increased X-Ray volume of 12 or more patients per day, use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, stabilize patients with fractures before they leave the clinic when applicable, and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5, perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-Ray technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care, is preferred for Full Scope Level 1.
  • Experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care, is preferred for Limited Scope Level 1.

About the Company

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

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