Fast Pace Health

X-Ray Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeJennings, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active, verifiable ARRT license (Registered Technologist), or applicable state license for Registered Technologists or Limited Scope, in good standing.
TB and IV certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment where applicable by state.
For full-scope X-ray Level 1, a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license are required; 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 full-scope X-ray Level 2, certification as an RTR, current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required.
For ancillary full-scope RTR positions, certification as an RTR, current CPR license, and more than one year of but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required; the position is evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
For full-scope X-ray Level 3, certification as an RTR, current CPR license, and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
For full-scope X-ray Level 4, certification as an RTR, current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
For full-scope X-ray Level 5, certification as an RTR, current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience as an RTR are required.
For LSRT X-ray Level 1 in states where LSRT licensure is the minimum urgent-care requirement, a high school diploma or equivalent and current CPR license are required; at least one year of experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care, is preferred.
For LSRT X-ray Level 2, Limited Scope certification, current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist are required.
For ancillary Limited Scope positions, Limited Scope certification, current CPR license, and more than one but fewer than three years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist are required; the position is evaluated for Level 3 after six months of full-time employment.
For LSRT X-ray Level 3, Limited Scope certification, current CPR license, and more than three but fewer than seven years of direct patient-care experience as a Limited Scope technologist are required; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
For LSRT X-ray Level 4, Limited Scope certification, current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope X-ray are required; additional training in bracing and specific fitting is required.
For LSRT X-ray Level 5, Limited Scope certification, current CPR license, and more than seven years of direct patient-care experience in limited-scope X-ray are required.
Applicants must be from 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, following 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 images.
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.
Check that removable artifacts are not present in the requested anatomy, use the proper technique (“S” number) for each exam, and document a clear explanation in the history for artifacts that remain because a patient refuses or cannot remove them.
Address minor machine-maintenance issues and consult the nurse coordinator, or Clinic Director in their absence, before contacting an outside service.
Monitor cassettes and other X-ray-room equipment for wear or malfunction, report issues promptly 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 other information needed for charting in the EMS, and, when applicable and outside a radiographic exam, perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medication, and perform other basic nursing tasks.
Read and monitor the X-ray badge monthly; wear radiation monitors at all times in the X-ray room and complete required reporting.
Complete all mandatory company compliance training.
Welcome new employees on their first clinic day, introduce them to team members, provide clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
Assist new employees with learning activities and required training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
Maintain friendly and professional relationships with employees and clients, and contribute to a positive working environment.
For Level 3 and Level 4, manage increased X-ray volume of 12 or more exams per day; use ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure fracture patients are stabilized before leaving when applicable by state; conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
For Level 5, perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by the Clinic Director or Regional Director.

Desired Qualifications

For full-scope X-ray Level 1, at least one year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited-scope X-ray technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care.
For LSRT X-ray Level 1, at least one year of experience as a certified Limited Scope technologist in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care.

Overview

At Fast Pace Urgent Care, X-Ray Techs provide clinical and administrative support essential for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Provider, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. They provide outstanding patient service, maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment in addition to imaging. The X-Ray Tech will provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using, excellent, in-depth knowledge as well as communicating effectively with team member.

Why Choose Fast Pace Health?

Fast Pace Health is a growing company! You will have the support and mentoring you need to become the best X-Ray Technologist you can be! We will help you grow your clinical competencies, and can offer you a rewarding career path. We work as a dynamic team to surpass our business goals by ensuring our patients receive the best care possible in a positive environment.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as holiday pay, PTO, medical, dental, vision and Work-Life balance, to name a few.

As a Fast Pace Health employee you will have the opportunity to participate in community events and outreach programs. This includes, but is not limited to, seasonal parades, book drives, festivals, trunk or treating, fun runs, and more. We dress up for holidays and celebrate with pot lucks. At Fast Pace, our community is our family, and we are a family first community.

Responsibilities

Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist position as detailed in the specific Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist job description.
The ability to deliver clinical and administrative support for the team and adhere to all policies and procedures of the company.
- Monitor and track x-ray orders so they can be completed and submitted in a timelymanner.
Assist patient with proper positioning during the exam to ensure diagnostic quality.
Ensure that their activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with overall department expectations and comply with federal and state regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.
Review exam images for initial read by provider.
Send final images to Radiology group for over read.
Responsible to correctly label laterality of all images by the use of initialed leadmarker.
Confirm that no removable artifacts are in the anatomy requested, and ensure the proper technique (“S” number) is used appropriate for the exam. Any artifacts appearing in the anatomy of interest must have a solid explanation (direct refusal or inability by patient to remove) noted in the history.
Ability to address minor maintenance issues with the machines, and to follow up with nurse coordinator (or Clinic Director in their absence) for consultation prior to any outsourcing calls.
Monitor the condition of the cassettes and other equipment in the x-ray room for signs of wear or malfunction and submit problems found as soon as possible to the Imaging Director so the issues can be rectified. Cassettes, chest bucky, and exam table are to be cleaned after each use to avoid cross contamination
Maintains and distributes pregnancy waiver forms where applicable.
Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS. Performblood draws, give injections, administer oral medications and perform other basic nursing tasks when not directly in the course of a radio graphical exam if applicable in your state.
Monitors and reads X-Ray badge monthly.
Radiation Monitors must be worn at all times when in the X-Ray room and maintain reporting as required.
Responsible for learning the aspects of compliance in the company by completing all mandatory compliance training.
Welcome new employees on their first day in the clinic and facilitate introductions to team members, clinic tours, and an overview of the clinic processes.
Actively assist new employees with learning activities and completing required training.
Support new employee training by providing job shadowing, demonstration, and coaching opportunities
The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all employees.
The ability to build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees.
The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers andmanagers.
The ability to perform the physical, use of senses, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position, as specified on the physical demands.
Ability to comply with Company standards of operations.
Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.

Experience Requirements and Preferences

Current License or Certification:

ARRT License (Registered Technologist)
State License (Registered Technologists’ and Limited Scope)
License must be active, in good standing, and verifiable with the proper regulatory agency.
TB and IV Certification required to be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment if applicable in your state.

*** Additional Requirements and responsibilities Full Scope X-Ray Only:

Level 1: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited scope x-ray tech preferred in clinic setting, preferably urgent care

Level 2: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR

Additional Requirements Ancillary:
- Certificated RTR With a current CPR License* and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR.
- Ancillary RTR positions will be evaluated for level 3 after 6 months of Full-Time employment.

Level 3: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 3 years of experience and less than 7 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
- Additional Responsibilities:
  - Work with increased X-Ray volume 12+ per day
  - Establish a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure all patients with fractures are stabilized prior to leaving the clinic if applicable in yourstate.
  - Conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
- Additional Experience Required:
  - Additional training in bracing and specific fitting.

Level 4: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 7 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
- Additional Responsibilities:
  - Work with increased X-Ray volume 12+ per day
  - Establish a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure all patients with fractures are stabilized prior to leaving the clinic if applicable in your state.
  - Conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
- Additional Experience Required
  - Additional training in bracing and specific fitting.

Level 5: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 7 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
- Additional Responsibilities:
  - Administration duties, including but not limited to scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by Clinic and or Regional Director

*** Additional Requirements and responsibilities LSRT X-Ray – Applicable Only To States were State Licensure LSRT is required as a minimum in Urgent Care:

Level 1: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified Limited Scope preferred in clinic setting, preferably urgent care

Level 2: Certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as a Limited Scope

Additional Requirements Ancillary:
- Certificated Limited Scope With a current CPR License* and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as Limited Scope. Ancillary Limited Scope positions will be evaluated for level 3 after 6 months of Full-Time employment.

Level 3: Certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 3 years of experience and less than 7 years of experience in direct patient care as a Limited Scope
- Additional Responsibilities:
  - Work with increased X-Ray volume 12+ per day
  - Establish a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure all patients with fractures are stabilized prior to leaving the clinic if applicable in your state.
  - Conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
- Additional Experience Required:
  - Additional training in bracing and specific fitting.

Level 4: Certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license* and over 7 years of experience in direct patient care as limited scope x-ray
- Additional Responsibilities:
  - Work with increased X-Ray volume 12+ per day
  - Establish a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure all patients with fractures are stabilized prior to leaving the clinic if applicable in your state.
  - Conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
- Additional Experience Required:
  - Additional training in bracing and specific fitting.

Level 5: Certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license* and over 7 years of experience in direct patient care as limited scope x-ray
- Additional Responsibilities:
  - Administration duties, including but not limited to scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by Clinic and or Regional Director

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
Compliance

Fast Pace Health is committed to the principle of equal employment and creating an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct.
Please refer to the links below for information regarding your rights under certain federal laws:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Mississippi Residents Only:
In Mississippi, Fast Pace requires pre-employment/drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The law requires that Fast Pace notify applicants, in writing, upon application and prior to the collection of the specimen for drug and alcohol test, that they may be tested for “the presence of drugs [or alcohol] in their metabolites.” Miss. Code. Ann. § 71-7-3(5).

Applicants are limited to individuals from states, excluding the following: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

About the Company

Fast Pace Health

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Waynesboro, Virginia
Founded: 2009

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