Urgent Care XRay TechNCTLMRT

American Family Care Cypress; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Care Cypress is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. You will assist with administrative and clinical needs such as patient registration and medical assisting duties.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, positioning for imaging, applying ALARA safety practices, processing and preparing images for readings by physicians and radiologists, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred.
• Licensed per state regulation.
• In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.

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

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

ARRT-registered or board eligible

Licensed per state regulation

Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification acceptable

Job description

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.

AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Assist with administrative and clinical needs as appropriate, such as patient registration and medical assisting duties.

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

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training. ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred. Licensed per state regulation. In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.