X-Ray Technician (LMRT or NCT) - Part Time/Full Time

American Family Care Austin-William-Cannon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life/AD&D

STD

LTD

Job summary

American Family Care Austin-William-Cannon is seeking a Radiologic Technologist who will perform diagnostic imaging and also serve as a medical receptionist.

Responsibilities include patient greeting, image processing, radiation safety, and coordination with physicians. The role requires LMRT licensure in Texas and strong customer service skills in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Sciences.
• LMRT license in Texas (Limited Medical Radiology Technician).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and ensure readiness for imaging.
• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust immobilization devices for optimal views.
• Explain procedures to reduce patient anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Practice radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Maintain clean, stocked workspace and manage supplies.
• Process images and verify patient identification and quality.
• Assist physicians with prescribed patient treatments as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and arrange for equipment repairs.
• Complete forms and maintain records and reports of work performed.
• Observe safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Attend work as scheduled to ensure clinic operations.

Skills

Positive customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from Radiologic Sciences program

LMRT license in Texas

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injuries and disease. In addition to x-ray tech duties, this position will also serve as a medical receptionist.

Essential Functions

• Greet patient, ensure that the patient has removed all jewelry and metal objects, is wearing the appropriate medical gown and is not pregnant.
• Prepare and position the patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body as requested by the physician.
• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Maintain a neat and clean working environment and ensure all supplies have been ordered and stocked.
• Process images and review for proper identification and quality control.
• Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all AFC/Doctors Express policies and procedures.
• Prepare images for reading by physician as well as contact any additional physicians if a second opinion is needed.
• Aid physician 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.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Marginal Functions

• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to customer needs.
• Treat people with respect, inspire trust of others, work with integrity, and uphold organizational values.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Serve as Medical Receptionist if/when needed.
• Adapt to change in work environment, manage competing demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Sciences and Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT) license in Texas.
• Previous medical clerical experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office.
• Accuracy and detail orientation.
• Positive customer service skills.

Physical Demands

required for this position include: the ability to speak clearly, close vision, the ability to stand for extended periods, the ability to reach and bend, periodic lifting and moving of items of no more than ten (10) pounds, and walking.

Work Environment

while performing the duties of this job are working in an indoor healthcare environment, working with a moderate noise level, working with a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and diseases with a requirement to wear appropriate PPE, (ie. gloves, masks, etc.)

Benefits (available for full-time employees ONLY)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life/AD&D
• STD
• LTD