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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current active, good-standing, verifiable ARRT license (Registered Technologist) or applicable state license (Registered Technologists’ or Limited Scope).
  • TB and IV certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment when applicable in the state.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 1: High school diploma or equivalent with a current CPR license, and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray technologist is preferred in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 2: Certified RTR, current CPR license, and more than 1 year but fewer than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For ancillary full-scope RTR positions: Certified RTR, current CPR license, and more than 1 year but fewer than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; the position is evaluated for Level 3 after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 3: Certified RTR, current CPR license, and more than 3 years but fewer than 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 4: Certified RTR, current CPR license, and more than 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 5: Certified RTR, current CPR license, and more than 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 1 in states requiring state LSRT licensure: High school diploma or equivalent with a current CPR license, and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified limited-scope technologist is preferred in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 2: Certified limited-scope technologist, current CPR license, and more than 1 year but fewer than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope technologist.
  • For ancillary limited-scope positions: Certified limited-scope technologist and current CPR license, with more than 1 year but fewer than 3 years of direct patient-care experience; the position is evaluated for Level 3 after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 3: Certified limited-scope technologist, current CPR license, and more than 3 years but fewer than 7 years of direct patient-care experience. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 4: Certified limited-scope technologist, current CPR license, and more than 7 years of direct patient-care experience. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 5: Certified limited-scope technologist, current CPR license, and more than 7 years of direct patient-care experience.
  • Applicants must be from states other than California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support for the team and follow company policies and procedures, including monitoring and tracking X-ray orders so they can be completed and submitted promptly.
  • Position patients properly during examinations to ensure diagnostic-quality images.
  • Conduct activities consistently with department expectations and applicable federal and state regulations, including maintaining working knowledge of health information management requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Review examination images for an initial provider read and send final images to the radiology group for overread.
  • Correctly label the laterality of all images using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm removable artifacts are not present in the requested anatomy and use the appropriate technique (“S” number) for the examination. Document a solid explanation in the history for artifacts in the anatomy of interest, such as the patient’s direct refusal or inability to remove them.
  • Address minor machine maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or Clinic Director in their absence, before calling outside service providers.
  • Monitor X-ray-room cassettes and other equipment for wear or malfunction, promptly report issues to the Imaging Director, and clean cassettes, 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 pertinent clinical history and other information needed for charting in the EMS, and, when applicable in the state and outside a radiographic exam, perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks.
  • Monitor and read the X-ray badge monthly, wear radiation monitors whenever in the X-ray room, and maintain required reporting.
  • Complete all mandatory company compliance training.
  • Welcome new employees on their first day in the clinic, facilitate introductions and clinic 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 and cordial relationships with employees and clients and communicate in ways that support a positive working relationship.
  • Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
  • Comply with company operating standards and core values.
  • For Levels 3 and 4, handle increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day, apply ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, stabilize patients with fractures before they leave when applicable in the state, 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

  • For Level 1, at least 1 year of experience as a certified RT(R) 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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