X-Ray Technologist

Summit Health Management; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a X‑Ray & Medical Technologist to perform quality X‑ray imaging, document encounters in the EMR, and support aftercare and radiology workflows.

You will work under physician supervision, handle common studies ( chest, extremities, spinal, abdominal ), maintain QA logs, assist with exams and referrals, and provide compassionate patient care in an urgent care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited X-ray Technologist program.
• 4–6 months experience as a X-ray Technologist.
• Explain, process, and position patient for X-ray; adjusting restriction devices; moving and adjusting equipment to set exposure factors.
• Determine patient's X-ray needs by reading instructions from physician.
• Perform basic general X-rays of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot, or ankle under supervision of physician.
• Use beam restricting devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have functional knowledge of various computer systems.
• Happy and positive thinking, able to project this attitude around others.
• Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner.
• Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.
• Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location.

Responsibilities

• Perform common X-ray studies in a reasonable time.
• Document and communicate X-ray studies between provider, Aftercare, and radiologists.
• Document in EMR on multiple patients per hour.
• Facilitate diagnostic tests and referrals to medical specialists for follow‑up care via Aftercare.
• Assist the physician with medical procedures within the Scribe scope of practice.
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone.
• Maintain QA log book and pregnancy form and daily check‑off list.
• Assist with training and acclimation of new hire X‑ray techs and scribes.

Skills

X-ray imaging

EMR documentation

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Education

Accredited X-ray Technologist program

Tools

EMR systems

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value‑based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

The X‑Ray & Medical Technologist is responsible for: Being able to take good quality X‑ray images following CityMD X‑ray protocol in an efficient and accurate manner. Capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the encounter into the EMR in a timely manner.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Performing the more common X‑ray studies in a reasonable amount of time as suggested below:
  • Chest X‑ray: 3 minutes
  • Extremity X‑ray: 3‑5 minutes per order
  • Spinal X‑ray: 4‑6 minutes
  • Abdomen X‑ray: 4‑6 minutes
• Using all internal X‑ray and care coordination software in order to properly document and communicate X‑ray studies performed between the provider, Aftercare and radiologists reading the X‑rays.
• Being able to fully document in the EMR on multiple patients per hour.
• Facilitating any necessary diagnostic tests (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.) and referrals to medical specialists for follow‑up care via Aftercare.
• Assisting the physician with medical procedures within the Scribe scope of practice, which may include but is not limited to: EKG, procedure set‑ups, etc.
• Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner, under the direct and personal supervision of the licensed practitioner, with CLIA waived tests for which training has been provided as well as EKGs, external laboratory specimens, providing a second set of hands for maintaining limb position for sling assistance.
• Keeping track of materials needed to copy images to a CD for patients and inform Medical Assistant or Site Manager prior to depletion of supplies.
• Keeping an accurate and up‑to‑date QA log book including pregnancy form and daily check‑off list.
• Having a knowledge of people to call in case of equipment failure or software issues.
• Providing compassionate care to our patients.
• Assisting Medical Assistants with facility stocking when needed.
• Assisting with training and acclimation of new hire X‑ray techs and scribes.

Qualifications

If Internal Candidate – must be in good performance and company policy standing.

Graduation from an accredited X‑ray Technologist program.

4‑6 months experience as a X‑ray Technologist.

Explain, process, and position patient for X‑ray; adjusting restriction devices; moving and adjusting equipment to set exposure factors.

Determine patient's X‑ray needs by reading instructions from physician.

Perform basic general X‑rays of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot, or ankle under supervision of physician.

Use beam restricting devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.

Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

High attention to detail & ability to work independently.

Strong organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Have functional and practical knowledge of various computer systems.

Happy and positive thinking, able to project this attitude around others.

Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve.

Excellent communication and bedside manner.

Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment.

Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location.

Physical Requirements

The job may require lifting light to moderate amounts of weight (e.g., boxes of medical or facility supplies). Heavy computer use required.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $46.50 - $48.50 per hour

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD. Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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About Our Company (repeat)

We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value‑based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.