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Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeKaplan, LA, 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 during employment where applicable by state.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 1, have a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license, and/or at least one year of certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray experience; clinic and urgent-care experience is preferred.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 2, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For ancillary full-scope RTR positions, have certification as an RTR, a current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR; positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 3, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 4, be a certified RTR with a current CPR license and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR.
  • For full-scope X-ray 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 full-scope X-ray Levels 3 and 4, have a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, be able to stabilize patients with fractures before they leave the clinic where applicable by state, and conduct ultrasound procedures. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For full-scope X-ray Level 5, be able to perform administration duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, along with other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 1 in states where limited-scope licensure is the minimum requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license, and/or at least one year of certified limited-scope experience; clinic and urgent-care experience is preferred.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 2, be a certified limited-scope technician with a current CPR license and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope work.
  • For ancillary limited-scope positions, have limited-scope certification, a current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience; positions are evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 3, be certified in limited-scope work, have a current CPR license, and have more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope work.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 4, be certified in limited-scope work, have a current CPR license, and have more than seven years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope X-ray work.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Levels 3 and 4, have a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting, be able to stabilize patients with fractures before they leave the clinic where applicable by state, and conduct ultrasound procedures. Additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
  • For limited-scope X-ray Level 5, be certified in limited-scope work, have a current CPR license, and have more than seven years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope X-ray work.
  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Be able to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions required by the position.
  • Comply with company operating standards and core values.
  • 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 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 examinations to ensure diagnostic image quality.
  • Perform duties consistently with department expectations and comply with federal and state regulations, including applicable health-information-management requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Review examination 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 removable artifacts are absent from the requested anatomy and use the proper technique (“S” number) for each examination. Document a solid explanation in the history for any artifacts in the area of interest, including a patient's refusal or inability to remove them.
  • Address minor equipment maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or the Clinic Director in their absence, before making outsourcing calls.
  • Monitor X-ray room cassettes and other equipment for wear or malfunction and promptly report problems to the Imaging Director. Clean cassettes, the chest bucky, and the 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 pertinent clinical history and other information needed for charting in the EMS, and, when applicable and outside the course of a radiographic examination, performing blood draws, giving injections, administering oral medications, and carrying out 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 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 through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
  • Maintain cordial relationships and confidence with employees and clients, and contribute to a positive work atmosphere through workplace interactions.
  • At Levels 3 and 4, handle an increased X-ray volume of 12 or more patients per day and perform the specified splinting/casting, fracture stabilization, and ultrasound duties where applicable by state.
  • At Level 5, perform administration duties including scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

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