Primary Care X-Ray Tech: Patient-Focused Imaging

UAB Medical West Hospital; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital in Alabama is seeking a Clinic X-Ray Tech to perform radiology exams per physician orders and to support accurate patient diagnosis. Duties include identifying patients, explaining procedures, preparing and developing x-ray images, and coordinating with radiologists.

The role requires graduation from a Radiologic Technology program and ARRT registry (preferred). The technician will maintain a clean work environment and adhere to Joint Commission standards in daily

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient and verifies pregnancy status, medical history, complaint and explains x-ray procedure.
• Prepares patients for x-rays, performs, develops, and displays radiology exams.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient and the doctor regarding radiology procedures.
• Carries out physician’s orders.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area.
• Responsible for entering patient radiology orders into Meditech.
• Responsible for gathering patient information and films to send to radiologist for reading.
• Maintains professional and courteous behavior to patients, visitors, and customers.
• Maintains education updates and mandatory hospital training programs.
• Uses the AIDET principles with each patient encounter.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the requirements of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Patient identification

Explain procedure

Meditech orders

Liaison with doctor

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

UAB Medical West Hospital in Alabama is seeking a Clinic X-Ray Tech to perform radiology exams per physician orders and to support accurate patient diagnosis. Duties include identifying patients, explaining procedures, preparing and developing x-ray images, and coordinating with radiologists.

The role requires graduation from a Radiologic Technology program and ARRT registry (preferred). The technician will maintain a clean work environment and adhere to Joint Commission standards in daily