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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, verifiable ARRT license as a Registered Technologist, or a state license for Registered Technologists or Limited Scope, as applicable.
  • TB and IV certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment if applicable in the state.
  • Full-scope Level 1 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 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.
  • Full-scope Level 2 requires certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • Ancillary full-scope RTR positions require certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; they are evaluated for Level 3 after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • Full-scope Level 3 requires certification as an RTR, 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.
  • Full-scope Level 4 requires certification as an RTR, 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.
  • Full-scope Level 5 requires certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For limited-scope X-ray roles in states where state licensure is the minimum requirement, Level 1 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 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.
  • Limited-scope Level 2 requires Limited Scope certification, a current CPR license, and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist.
  • Ancillary limited-scope positions require Limited Scope certification, a current CPR license, and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience; they are evaluated for Level 3 after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • Limited-scope Level 3 requires Limited Scope certification, a current CPR license, and over 3 years but less than 7 years of direct patient-care experience. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • Limited-scope Level 4 requires Limited Scope certification, a current CPR license, and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope X-ray technologist. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • Limited-scope Level 5 requires Limited Scope certification, a current CPR license, and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as a limited-scope X-ray technologist.
  • Applicants must be from a state other than California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and administrative support for patient care under the direct supervision of a Provider, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
  • Provide customer service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively with team members.
  • Fulfill the responsibilities of the Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist positions, as detailed in their respective job descriptions.
  • Deliver clinical and administrative support for the team 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 ensure diagnostic-quality imaging.
  • 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 the provider's initial read and send final images to the radiology group for overread.
  • Correctly label image laterality using an initialed lead marker.
  • Confirm removable artifacts are not present in the requested anatomy and use the proper technique (“S” number) for the exam; document a solid explanation in the history for artifacts that remain because of a patient's refusal or inability to remove them.
  • Address minor machine maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or the Clinic Director in their absence, before contacting outside service providers.
  • Monitor X-ray room cassettes and equipment for wear or malfunction, report issues to the Imaging Director, and clean 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 relevant clinical history, and entering other information needed for proper charting in the EMS.
  • When applicable in the state and when not performing 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 at all times in the X-ray room and maintain required reporting.
  • Complete mandatory 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 by providing job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with employees, clients, customers, co-workers, and managers, and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.
  • 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 and limited-scope roles, handle an 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 when applicable in the state, and conduct ultrasound procedures.
  • For Level 5 full-scope and limited-scope roles, perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For full-scope 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.
  • For limited-scope Level 1, at least 1 year of experience as a certified Limited Scope 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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