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A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:

• Great rapport with the Radiologists
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
• 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Annual reviews for merit increases
• Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
• Beautiful spa-like work environment

Now offering up to a $20,000 sign on bonus!
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for enhancing patient care by assisting the Radiology Physicians in the performance of various procedures, usually under image guidance, in the diagnostic imaging environment. Scope of work is ultimately defined by the supervising Radiologist and facility in which assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Ensures the patient and their needs is the primary focus of their actions, while developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.
2. Actively seeks and verifies patient history as required by ACR.
3. Understands patient information and circumstances, problems, expectations and needs, while building a rapport and cooperative relationship with patient.
4. Properly prepares patients for procedures, while ensuring correct set up of support devices and proper safety protocols.
5. Performs selected radiology exams and procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
6. Operates computerized and diagnostic imaging equipment.
7. Mentorship of X-Ray students
8. Evaluates image quality and makes initial image observations.
9. Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records and information to ensure that patients' rights are protected at all times.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Completion of an educational RPA program recognized by the Board of Directors of the Certification Board of Radiology Practitioner Assistants with current certification as an RPA by the CBRPA or considered eligible for the CBRPA RPA certification exam, or
• Completion of an education RPA/RRA program recognized by AART with current certification as an RRA by the ARRT or considered eligible for the ARRT RRA certification exam.
• Licensed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) and credentialed to provide primary radiology heath care with physician supervision.
• Minimum of two years' prior experience as a Radiology Technologist required.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills required.
• Validation of participation in continuing education activities with a minimum of 24 CE credits biennially.
• Previous experience working in a HIPAA regulated facility required.
• Trained in barium studies, joint injections/aspiration/arthrogram, HSG, Urography and Urethrocystography required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to successfully correspond with medical staff, technical staff, and patients.
• Personable and courteous with all personnel at facilities, corporate office, patients, and extended family.
• Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Highly motivated, ability to work with little supervision.
• Working knowledge of hospital/imaging policy and safety procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems; ability to think analytically.
• Ability to interpret and draw conclusions from data.
• Ability to concentrate and maintain details with constant interruption.
• Comfortable interacting with disabled individuals.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Working in an outpatient facility or diagnostic imaging center. Possible exposure to negligible electronmagnetic radiation.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Moderate amount of lifting, reaching, and bending. Position requires walking and standing 90% of time.
Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee's physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.