Radiologic Technologist - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

American Family Care Hixson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Great small business work environment

Additional perks

Job summary

American Family Care Hixson is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging to assist physicians. You will also help with patient registration and clinical duties as needed, in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, adhering to ALARA principles, processing and preparing images for reading, and performing routine equipment maintenance. Prior experience with a range of imaging modalities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred.
• Licensed per state regulation.
• Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT
• Paramedic certification acceptable in some states.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner
• Position patients appropriately for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques
• Process images, review for proper identification and quality control and prepare images for reading by a physician as well as radiologist overreads
• Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all policies and procedures
• Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments in accordance with approved standards, policies, procedures, and protocol as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
• Complete forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
• Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within appropriate guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Patient interaction

Radiology procedures

ALARA safety

Quality control

Education

ARRT registered

Board eligible

Licensed per state regulation

Medical Assistant Certification

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

Job description

American Family Care Hixson is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging to assist physicians. You will also help with patient registration and clinical duties as needed, in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, adhering to ALARA principles, processing and preparing images for reading, and performing routine equipment maintenance. Prior experience with a range of imaging modalities is preferred.