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Fast Pace Health

X-ray Technologist

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, verifiable ARRT license as a Registered Technologist or state license as a Registered Technologist or Limited Scope technologist is required, as applicable.
  • TB and IV certifications must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment, if applicable in the state.
  • A current CPR license is required for the specified role levels.
  • Depending on the applicable X-ray track and level, candidates must have the stated high school diploma or equivalent, certification, and direct patient-care experience: Level 1 lists a high school diploma or equivalent with current CPR and/or at least one year of relevant experience as preferred; Level 2 requires over one and fewer than three years; Levels 3 require over three and fewer than seven years; Levels 4 and 5 require over seven years.
  • Level 3 and Level 4 roles require additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • Applicants must reside in 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 team under the direct supervision of a Provider, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and follow company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and track X-ray orders to ensure timely completion and submission.
  • Assist patients with proper positioning during exams to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
  • Comply with federal and state regulations and maintain working knowledge of health information management requirements, including HIPAA.
  • Review exam images for the provider's initial read and send final images to the radiology group for over-read.
  • Correctly label the laterality of all images using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm that removable artifacts are absent from the requested anatomy and use the proper technique (“S” number) for the exam. Document in the history any artifact in the anatomy of interest and the patient's refusal or inability to remove it.
  • Address minor machine-maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or Clinic Director in their absence, before contacting outside service providers.
  • Monitor X-ray room cassettes and equipment for wear or malfunction and report issues to the Imaging Director. Clean the cassettes, chest bucky, and exam 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 entering other information needed for charting in the EMS. When applicable and outside a radiographic exam, perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks allowed by state law.
  • Monitor and read the X-ray badge monthly, wear radiation monitors at all times in the X-ray room, and complete required radiation reporting.
  • Complete all mandatory compliance training.
  • Welcome new employees on their first day by making introductions, providing clinic tours, and reviewing clinic processes.
  • Assist new employees with learning activities and required training, including through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • 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 roles, handle increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day, perform ortho-glass splinting or casting techniques, and stabilize patients with fractures before they leave the clinic where applicable in the state; conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 roles, perform administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For Level 1 Full Scope X-ray roles, 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 Level 1 Limited Scope X-ray roles, at least one year of experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist in a clinic setting, preferably 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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