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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain an active, verifiable ARRT license as a Registered Technologist, or the applicable state license for Registered Technologists or Limited Scope.
  • Obtain TB and IV certification within 60 days of employment and maintain it if applicable in the state.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 1: Have a 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 technician; clinic experience, preferably urgent care, is preferred.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 2: Be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 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 over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience; ancillary positions are evaluated for Level 3 after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 3: Be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and over 3 years but less 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: Be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and over 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: Be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For LSRT X-ray Level 1, where state licensure as LSRT is the minimum in urgent care: Have a high school diploma or equivalent with a current CPR license, and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified Limited Scope; clinic experience, preferably urgent care, is preferred.
  • For LSRT X-ray Level 2: Be a certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope.
  • For ancillary Limited Scope positions: Be a certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience; ancillary positions are evaluated for Level 3 after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For LSRT X-ray Level 3: Be a certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 3 years but less than 7 years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For LSRT X-ray Level 4: Be a certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope X-ray technician; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For LSRT X-ray Level 5: Be a certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope X-ray technician.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support for the team and comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and track X-ray orders to ensure they are completed and submitted promptly.
  • Assist patients with proper positioning during exams 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 exam images for an initial provider read and send final images to the radiology group for over-read.
  • Correctly label image laterality using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm that no removable artifacts are present in the requested anatomy and use the appropriate technique (“S” number) for the exam; document in the history any artifacts in the anatomy of interest with an explanation, such as patient refusal or inability to remove them.
  • Address minor machine-maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or the Clinic Director when unavailable, before contacting outside service providers.
  • Monitor X-ray cassettes and other room equipment for wear or malfunction and promptly report issues to the Imaging Director; clean cassettes, 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 relevant clinical history and other information needed for charting in the EMS, and, when applicable in the state and outside radiographic exams, draw blood, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks.
  • Read the X-ray badge monthly and wear radiation monitors at all times in the X-ray room, maintaining required reporting.
  • Complete all mandatory company compliance training.
  • 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, including job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain friendly, cordial relations and confidence and credibility with employees; communicate and act in ways that support positive relationships with customers, coworkers, and managers.
  • Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position and comply with company operating standards and core values.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 full-scope X-ray roles, handle increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day, use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, stabilize fracture patients before they leave when applicable in the state, and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 full-scope X-ray roles, perform administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 LSRT X-ray roles, handle increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day, use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, stabilize fracture patients before they leave when applicable in the state, and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 LSRT X-ray roles, perform administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For full-scope X-ray Level 1, clinic experience, preferably in urgent care, is preferred.
  • For LSRT X-ray Level 1, clinic 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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