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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist Float

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWatson, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain an active, verifiable ARRT registration, state license as a registered technologist, or limited-scope X-ray license, as applicable.
  • Obtain TB and IV certification within 60 days of employment and maintain it during employment where applicable by 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 technologist; clinic and urgent care experience are preferred.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 2, be a certified RT(R) with a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience as an RT(R).
  • For ancillary full-scope RT(R) positions, have a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience; level 3 evaluation occurs after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 3, be a certified RT(R) with a current CPR license and over 3 years but less than 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RT(R), plus additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 4, be a certified RT(R) with a current CPR license and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RT(R), plus additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 5, be a certified RT(R) with a current CPR license and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience as an RT(R).
  • For limited-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 limited-scope technologist; clinic and urgent care experience are preferred.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 2, be a certified limited-scope technologist with a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope work.
  • For ancillary limited-scope positions, have a current CPR license and over 1 year but less than 3 years of direct patient-care experience; level 3 evaluation occurs after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 3, be a certified limited-scope technologist with a current CPR license and over 3 years but less than 7 years of direct patient-care experience, plus additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 4, be a certified limited-scope technologist with a current CPR license and over 7 years of direct patient-care experience, plus additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 5, be a certified limited-scope technologist with a current CPR license and over 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 care team and comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and track X-ray orders to ensure timely completion and submission.
  • Assist patients with positioning during examinations to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
  • Comply with applicable federal and state regulations and health-information-management requirements, including HIPAA.
  • Review examination images for the provider’s initial interpretation and send final images to the radiology group for over-read.
  • Correctly label image laterality using an initialed lead marker.
  • Check for removable artifacts in the requested anatomy and use the appropriate technique (“S” number); document a clear explanation in the patient history for artifacts that remain because the patient refuses or is unable to remove them.
  • Address minor equipment 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 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 where applicable.
  • Triage patients by checking and recording vital signs, collecting and recording relevant clinical history, and entering information required for accurate EMS charting.
  • When not performing a radiographic examination, draw blood, administer injections and oral medications, and perform other basic nursing tasks where applicable by state.
  • Read the X-ray badge monthly and wear radiation monitors at all times in the X-ray room; maintain required reporting.
  • Complete all mandatory company compliance training.
  • Welcome new clinic employees, introduce them to team members, provide clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
  • Support new employees’ learning and required training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain friendly and cordial working relationships with employees, clients, customers, coworkers, and managers, and communicate in a manner that supports a positive work atmosphere.
  • Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
  • 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 examinations per day.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 full-scope and limited-scope roles, apply ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure patients with fractures are stabilized before leaving the clinic where applicable by state.
  • For Level 3 and Level 4 full-scope and limited-scope roles, 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 or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • For Level 1 full-scope X-ray, at least 1 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, at least 1 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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