Radiologic Technologist / Limited Scope X-Ray Tech

AFC URGENT CARE

Radiologic Technologist / Limited Scope X-Ray Tech

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job description

    ** Outstanding opportunity to join a fast growing, nationally recognized leader in the healthcare market!**

    Position: Radiologic Technologist / Limited Scope X-Ray Tech

    Role: To perform all diagnostic x-rays and assist the physician in the care and treatment of patients.

    Reports to: Center Administrator / Physician on Duty

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Greet patient, ensure that the patient has removed all jewelry and metal objects, is wearing the appropriate medical gown and is not pregnant

    • Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation

    • Perform all diagnostic x-rays including patient communication, preparation, and positioning

    • Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment

    • Apply radiation protective measures and appropriate care for the patient during the examination

    • Prepare images for reading by physician as well as contact any additional physicians if a second opinion is needed

    • Maintain a neat and clean working environment and ensure all supplies have been ordered and stocked

    • Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, arranging for repairs as needed

    • Perform triage of newly registered patients, direct patients flow and ensure exam rooms are set up based on patient initial complaint

    • Aid physician with prescribed patient treatments in accordance with approved standards, policies, procedures and protocol as necessary

    • Maintain complete and accurate documentation and ensure each room is cleaned after each patient encounter

    • Perform POC (Point of Care) diagnostic tests and assist with other laboratory testing and analysis

    • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Education / Certificates: Limited Scope X-ray (LSRT) certificate - or- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certificate
    • One year experience post-graduation working as a licensed X-Ray Technologist preferred
    • Basic medical assisting experience preferred
    • Basic understanding of digital x-ray services
    • Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA
    • Team player, excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent patient interaction skills, able to multi-task and work independently