MA/Limited Xray

Carbon Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health is seeking a Limited X-ray Technologist to join our imaging-focused hub clinics. You will perform X-ray exams under a state limited-scope license in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

You will position patients, maintain equipment, follow ALARA practices, document imaging in the EHR, assist with patient flow, and travel between Carbon Health locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Limited-scope X-ray license required (varying by state).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Urgent care, ED, or outpatient imaging experience preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced walk-in care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic X-ray exams within state-limited scope as per provider order.
• Prepare and position patients for quality images.
• Refer exams outside your scope to a full X-ray technologist.
• Follow ALARA radiation safety principles for patients and staff.
• Maintain and calibrate X-ray equipment; report malfunctions.
• Ensure images are of diagnostic quality before interpretation.
• Maintain patient records and imaging documentation in the EHR.
• Assist with patient flow, vitals, and point-of-care tasks as needed.
• Comply with safety, infection control, and licensing requirements.
• Cover front desk duties as needed (check-in/check-out, phones).
• Will travel to other Carbon Health locations within reasonable distance.

Skills

X-ray imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

ALARA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

About the role

• Carbon Health is looking for a Limited X-ray Technologist to join the clinical team at one of our imaging-equipped hub clinics. Working under a state limited-scope license, you’ll perform permitted diagnostic X-ray exams (such as chest and extremities, per your state’s scope) as part of same-day urgent care.

What you’ll do

• Perform diagnostic X-ray exams within the scope permitted by your state limited license (e.g., chest, extremities), per provider order, positioning patients correctly for quality images
• Refer any exam outside your licensed scope to a Full X-ray Technologist
• Follow radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles to protect patients and staff
• Maintain and calibrate X-ray equipment; report malfunctions promptly
• Ensure images meet quality standards before submission for interpretation
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation in the EHR
• Support patient flow and assist the clinical team with rooming patients, vitals, point of care testing, procedures, blood draws and other clinical duties.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance protocols, including state/federal radiation licensing requirements
• Cover front desk duties as needed, including check-in, check-out, and phones and additional front office duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by clinic leadership.
• Be available to travel to other Carbon Health locations within a reasonable distance, as business needs require.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current state limited-scope/limited-permit X-ray license required (scope and exam vary by state — confirm requirements for the posting state)
• Medical Assistant certification (preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience in urgent care, ED, or outpatient imaging preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, walk-in care environment