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X-Ray Technologist

Looking for a highly motivated and positive X-Ray Technologist to add to our team. Must have a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic phone presence and the ability to interact with patients with a positive caring impact. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, making appointments, triaging patients, and making sure our patients have a 5-star experience. Ability to provide patients with outstanding patient care by applying best practices and quality service to aid in the health and well-being of our patients, while also standing by the mission and values of The Urgent Care. Candidate must be able to get along well with others and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

X-Ray Technologist Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per providers' orders in the EMR
• Verifying patient's identity and reviewing the provider's orders before beginning x-ray procedures
• Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions
• Positioning patients accordingly, adjusting imaging equipment to the specified position
• Limiting patient's radiation exposure by placing shields on patients when needed and by ensuring that x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures
• Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment
• Maintaining an accurate record of completed x-ray procedures in the EMR, including logging all reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations to appropriate
• Triaging patients when needed, escorting patients to exam rooms from the waiting room
• Performing labs, administer injections and vaccinations ordered by providers; assist in procedures and exams when necessary
• Supporting the patient and provider throughout the patient visit
• Assisting with incoming calls from patients regarding medical questions per protocol and addressing their needs professionally and with quality care; scheduling check-in times when necessary
• Turning over rooms, cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms prior to bringing a new patient into the room.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment, including but not limited to the nurse station, lab, x-ray room, exam tables, and medical equipment daily per policy.
• Stocking and restocking supplies

X-Ray Technologist Qualifications/ Skills:

• Experience with diagnostic x-ray preferred
• Experience with vital signs and medical assistant duties preferred; however, we are willing to train the right candidate
• Clinical skills, creating a safe, effective environment, procedural skills, inventory control, EKG, blood draw, administering injections, performing CLIA waived testing, specimen collections, splint applications, multi-tasking, flexibility, performing vitals assessment and taking blood pressure, knowledge of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and perform infection control
• Pleasant interpersonal demeanor and ability to work with all levels of associates and leadership
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced high-patient volume environment

X-Ray Technologist Requirements:

• Trained and licensed to perform x-rays in the state of Louisiana without restrictions required
• Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registration required
• Must be a graduate from an Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program
• Minimum 5 years of radiology experience is a plus
• Experience with EMRs (Electronic Medical Records)
• Ability to move or lift patients
• Pass periodic competency testing
• Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials through personal and professional development
• BLS certified within 90 days of employment
• Bilingual in Spanish a PLUS*
• Open and flexible availability (with a minimum of 20-30 hours per week), including weekend availability
• Ability to commute between our three clinics with X-Ray capabilities (*if necessary. Locations are in Gretna, Mid-City, and Uptown)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance (BCBS)
• Vision Insurance (BCBS)
• Retirement 401k
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long term disability
• Medical stipend at clinic (includes family after 90 days)
• Holiday Pay

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time