Job Description
Xray Tech Job Description Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Your Impactful Role: - Perform radiology imaging procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending provider.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and process all X-ray orders.
- DR X-ray equipment.
- Work alongside friendly providers, reception, and clinical teammates.
- Precision Imaging: Perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the maximum clinical information with minimal radiation exposure. Adhere to the principles of "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) for maintaining image quality.
- Patient-Centric Care: Prioritize patient service excellence, guiding patients through the imaging process, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Safety and Cleanliness Stewardship: Maintain a safe and clean department, in strict conformance with OSHA, state, and federal guidelines.
- File and Image Management: Oversee files and images, including burning CDs, importing, or scanning images from outside facilities, and exporting images to outside entities using HIPAA-compliant methods.
- Supporting Patients and Providers: Handle patient and healthcare provider requests for images and CDs, ensuring proper documentation in patient and departmental records.
- Efficient Imaging Rooms: Keep imaging rooms orderly, schedule equipment maintenance, and ensure smooth operations.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest industry advancements and maintain your professional knowledge through continuing education.
- Team Player: Be prepared to provide support at satellite clinics when needed, and assist clinical staff when applicable, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Digital Imaging Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise and familiarity within the digital imaging system, enhancing efficiency.
Qualifications Educational Foundation : Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completion of at least a 2-year accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
- ARRT registration required.
- X-ray Experience : Bring at least 1-year X-ray experience in a fast-paced Orthopaedic Practice, either as a tech or a student extern.
- Certifications and Registrations : Maintain a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
- Life Support Certification : Hold an American Heart Association's Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support), ensuring readiness to respond to medical emergencies.
- Continuing Education Commitment : Provide evidence of Continuing Education Credits, reflecting your dedication to staying informed about the latest advancements in radiologic technology.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The role requires physical activity, including standing, stooping, squatting, walking for extensive periods, and occasional sitting. You'll regularly manipulate X-Ray equipment, physically position patients, and assist patients with disabilities, including pushing and pulling wheelchairs and stretchers. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and use of computers. The role operates in a fast-paced environment caring for patients in pain and with disabilities. The work environment is usually moderate to loud due to the x-ray machines and communications with patients via voice commands and/or phone calls. There may be exposure to body fluids and tissue, with appropriate universal precautions and supplies available for use.
Position Highlights - Competitive Pay: Start at $37-38/hour depending on qualifications and experience.
- Expand your Skills & Get Promoted: Leadership and growth opportunities are available to all employees. Earn at your own pace through time-and performance-based promotions.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Travel: If coverage is needed at our Lithia Springs Location (Mileage reimbursement)
Benefits :
- Medical Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance
- 401K/retirement plan
- Paid time off/Holidays
- Mileage reimbursement when traveling to satellite offices (rate 0.725/mile)
- Compensatory Bonuses depending on productivity and performance.
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, teamwork-driven environment.
- Teamwork, Efficiency, and Integrity
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