SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic clinical duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
- Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations.
- Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA.
- Follow instructions from Providers regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging.
- Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position.
- Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding.
- Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read and report over-read results to providers.
- Retrieve and archive radiographic reports.
- Create/Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history.
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
- Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, and physicals.
- Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily.
- Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong motor skills and manual dexterity.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours.
- Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
- Licensed and accredited by ARRT and State, if applicable and required by law
- Maintain CEU/CME’s as applicable for licensure
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
Education and/or Experience:
- 1 years of clinical experience in related field
- Urgent care experience preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Comfortable working independently without the support of another radiologic technologist
- Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on pediatric and geriatric patients
- Experience with computed and digital radiography
- Experience with taking patient vitals
- Experience performing lab specimen collection
- Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, COVID and urinalysis)
- Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.