X-Ray Tech - Precision Surgery Center of Englewood Cliffs

SCA Health; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking an X-ray Technologist to perform diagnostic X-ray procedures, adjust equipment, and ensure patient safety and high-quality images. You will work closely with physicians and staff to deliver excellent service in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring proper positioning, and maintaining records. A strong focus on radiation safety and the ability to educate patients on procedures are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of X-ray experience.
• Outpatient orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to educate patients and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and provides excellent service to all patients.
• Instructs patients on X-ray procedures and preparations, including shielding.
• Prepares patient for X-ray and ensures proper positioning.
• Completes X-rays per protocols.
• Maintains logs and records pertaining to X-rays.
• Maintains a clean, organized X-ray room.
• Maintains high standards of radiation safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephone skills

X-ray equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray machine

Job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it

Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

The X-Ray Technologist performs various types of diagnostic X-Ray procedures, adjusts X-Ray equipment settings, determines proper voltage/exposure and positions patient. The X-ray technician is responsible for taking X-rays of patients as directed by physician, ensuring excellent customer service, patient safety, and high-quality images.

• Communicates and provides excellent service to all patients.
• Instructs patients on X-ray procedures and preparations, including protective lead shielding.
• Prepares patient for Xray, including helping on and off X-ray table, and ensures proper positioning.
• Completes X-rays, per protocols.
• Possesses knowledge of all applications and equipment.
• Obtains CD’s, films, records, reports and any other pertinent patient information for the provider.
• Maintains logs and other records pertaining to X-rays.
• Maintains a clean, organized and well-stocked X-ray room.
• Maintains high standards of radiation safety at all times.

Qualifications

Education Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year X-ray technician in an outpatient orthopedic clinic preferred.
• Good verbal, written, and telephone skills.
• Ability to educate patients on procedures being performed.
• Multi-task oriented and can work in a fast-paced environment.

USD $32.00/Hr. USD $40.00/Hr.