X-Ray Technologist

Responsibilities

• Answering phone calls and making appointments
• Triage patients
• Making sure patients have a 5-star experience
• Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs
• 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
• Limited 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, administering injections and vaccinations ordered by providers; assisting 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

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

Requirements

• Trained and licensed to perform x-rays in the state of Louisiana without restrictions required
• Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required
• 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

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