X-Ray Technician

Prime Occupational Medicine; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Prime Occupational Medicine is seeking a skilled X-ray technician to provide high-quality imaging in a patient-centered environment. You will assist as a medical assistant when imaging is slow and may work across PRIME clinic locations.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, positioning patients, adjusting equipment, and maintaining equipment and records with strict adherence to OSHA and HIPAA standards. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a city, state or federal license/certification.
• Proven experience as an X-ray technician.
• Experience taking x-ray of various body parts.
• Ability to move or lift patients.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintaining client and staff confidentiality.
• Reliability.
• Patient compassion.
• Punctuality.
• Stress management.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Maintaining confidentiality per OSHA and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Verify client identity and review orders before imaging.
• Provide verbal and/or written instruction.
• Position patients for radiographs, assisting with mobility as needed.
• Adjust imaging equipment to the required position.
• Ensure x-rays are of sound quality to avoid repeats.
• Explain procedures and monitor patient comfort and safety.
• Minimize radiation exposure for patient and staff.
• Follow shielding and safety procedures.
• Maintain radiology supplies and place orders as needed.
• Notify management of damaged equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of completed x-ray procedures.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Log into radiology site and label exams correctly.
• Match reports with charts and file appropriately.
• End-of-day log reconciliation with Synapse.
• Clean and wipe equipment and films.
• May work at other PRIME clinics and locations.

Skills

X-ray license

Certified radiologic technologist

Patient lifting

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to safety

Job description

Objectives of this role

The X‑Ray technician's role is to provide optimal care in a patient-centered environment and to provide subspecialty expertise. Provide top-quality imaging and therapeutic procedures. Assist in the role as a medical assistant when X‑ray technician duties are slow.

Responsibilities

• Verifying client identity and reviewing medical staff's orders before beginning x‑ray procedures.
• Providing verbal and/or written instruction.
• Correctly positioning the client in positioning body parts to be radiographed, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
• Adjusting the imaging equipment to the specified position.
• Ensuring that the x‑rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures.
• Explaining procedures and observing patients to ensure patient care, safety, and comfort during the scan.
• Preventing unnecessary radiation exposure to themselves and to the client.
• Following correct techniques and procedures such as client shielding.
• Maintaining radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs, and placing orders or informing Clinic Manager.
• Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x‑ray equipment.
• Maintaining an accurate record of completed x‑ray procedures.
• Adhering to ethical standards of conduct as well as applicable state and federal laws.
• Logging into the appropriate radiology site and labeling exams accordingly.
• Matching any completed reports with the appropriate chart and placing them in the appropriate location.
• At the end of each day, comparing logs with Synapse to ensure all x‑rays have been sent and highlighted.
• Wiping down all x‑ray equipment and cleaning films.
• May be required to work at other PRIME clinics and on‑site locations.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Documenting medical histories.
• Assisting the physician during examinations.
• Explaining medical testing to patients.
• Sterilizing medical instruments.
• Maintaining patient medical records.
• Updating patient files.
• Handling phones/messages.
• Assisting in injury care.
• Performing drug & alcohol screenings.
• Conducting pulmonary function tests.
• Conducting respirator fit tests.
• Performing phlebotomy.
• Administering audiograms.
• Administering injections.
• Conducting EKGs.
• Must have the ability to take a one-week call on a rotating basis.
• May be required to work overtime and holidays.
• Dependable transportation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Required city, state or federal license and/or certification.
• Proven experience as an X‑ray technician.
• Experience taking x‑rays of various body parts.
• Ability to move or lift patients.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintaining client and staff confidentiality.
• Reliability.
• Patient compassion.
• Punctuality.
• Stress management.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Maintaining confidentiality per OSHA and HIPAA.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects up to 125 pounds; repetitive motion; extensive use of computers, x‑ray machines, and keyboards; substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; close visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operating x‑ray machines; and driving to other sites and PRIME clinics to deliver and pick up materials.

Mental Requirements

Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, communicate with employees and visitors, and complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota. Position Unit: Various PRIME locations – Non‑Exempt: Hourly.