Orthopedics X-Ray Tech — Imaging & Patient Care

Medical West Hospital Authority; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical West Hospital Authority is seeking a Clinic X-Ray Tech for the Orthopedics Clinic in McCalla, AL. The role involves performing radiology exams per physician orders to aid diagnosis, verifying patient information, preparing and processing X-ray procedures, and communicating with patients and physicians about radiology steps.

The candidate should graduate from a Radiologic Technology program and ideally hold ARRT registry in good standing.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program.
• Current registry in good standing with ARRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and verify pregnancy status and medical history; explain x-ray procedure.
• Prepare patients for x-rays; perform, develop and display radiology exams.
• Serve as liaison between patient and doctor regarding radiology procedures.
• Order supplies for clinic radiology department.
• Assist front office with phones, referrals and scheduling as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and file patient films.
• Enter patient radiology orders into Meditech and ensure correct reporting.
• Ensure films are returned to the clinic after reporting.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiology procedures

AIDET

Regulatory compliance

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Medical West Hospital Authority is seeking a Clinic X-Ray Tech for the Orthopedics Clinic in McCalla, AL. The role involves performing radiology exams per physician orders to aid diagnosis, verifying patient information, preparing and processing X-ray procedures, and communicating with patients and physicians about radiology steps.

The candidate should graduate from a Radiologic Technology program and ideally hold ARRT registry in good standing.