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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain an active, verifiable ARRT license (Registered Technologist) or applicable state license for registered technologists or limited-scope X-ray technicians.
  • Obtain TB and IV certification within 60 days of employment and maintain it when applicable in the state.
  • For full-scope Level 1, have a high school diploma or equivalent with a current CPR license and/or at least one year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray technician; clinic-setting experience, preferably in urgent care, is preferred.
  • For full-scope Level 2, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For ancillary full-scope RTR positions, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; ancillary positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For full-scope Level 3, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than three years but less than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For full-scope Level 4, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For full-scope Level 5, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For states requiring limited-scope state licensure as a minimum in urgent care, Level 1 requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a current CPR license and/or at least one year of experience as a certified limited-scope technician; clinic-setting experience, preferably in urgent care, is preferred.
  • For limited-scope Level 2, be certified in limited scope, hold a current CPR license, and have more than one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope technician.
  • For ancillary limited-scope positions, be certified in limited scope, hold a current CPR license, and have more than one year but less than three years of direct patient-care experience; ancillary positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For limited-scope Level 3, be certified in limited scope, hold a current CPR license, and have more than three years but less than seven years of direct patient-care experience; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For limited-scope Level 4, be certified in limited scope, hold a current CPR license, and have more than seven years of direct patient-care experience; have additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For limited-scope Level 5, be certified in limited scope, hold a current CPR license, and have more than seven years of direct patient-care experience.
  • Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, company policies, procedures, and operating standards, including HIPAA and mandatory compliance training.
  • Be able to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position.
  • In Mississippi, applicants must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
  • Applicants must be from eligible states; California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia are excluded.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support for the care team and fulfill the responsibilities of the Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist positions.
  • Monitor and track X-ray orders to ensure they are completed and submitted promptly.
  • Assist patients with proper positioning during examinations to ensure diagnostic-quality images.
  • Review examination images for the provider's initial read and send final images to the radiology group for over-read.
  • Correctly label image laterality using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm that removable artifacts are absent from the requested anatomy and use the appropriate technique (S number) for each examination; document in the history any artifacts in the anatomy of interest and the patient's refusal or inability to remove them.
  • Address minor X-ray machine maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator or, in their absence, the Clinic Director before contacting an outside service.
  • Monitor cassettes and other X-ray room equipment for wear or malfunction and promptly report issues to the Imaging Director; clean cassettes, the chest bucky, and examination 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 relevant clinical history, and entering other information needed for proper charting in the EMS.
  • When not performing a radiographic examination and where permitted by state law, draw blood, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks.
  • Monitor and read the X-ray badge monthly, wear radiation monitors at all times in the X-ray room, and complete required reporting.
  • Welcome new employees on their first clinic day, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
  • Support new employee learning and completion of required training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain positive, cordial working relationships with employees, clients, customers, coworkers, and managers, and communicate in a manner that supports a positive work atmosphere.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 full-scope and limited-scope roles, handle increased X-ray volume of 12 or more examinations per day; apply ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure patients with fractures are stabilized before leaving when applicable by state law; conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 full-scope and limited-scope roles, perform administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic Director or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For full-scope Level 1, clinic-setting experience, preferably in urgent care, is preferred.
  • For limited-scope Level 1, clinic-setting experience, preferably in urgent care, is preferred.

About the Company

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

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