X-Ray Technologist

American Family Care; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement Benefit

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Employee discount

Flexible scheduling

Great small business work environment

Job summary

American Family Care in Downingtown, PA is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures that aid in diagnosis. You will operate x-ray equipment, explain procedures to patients, and ensure safety through radiation protection practices in a busy urgent care setting.

The role requires ARRT certification, PA licensure, and a strong commitment to patient care, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and handle physical tasks up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• ARRT Certification is required.
• Current Pennsylvania license or permit to practice medical imaging.
• Excellent patient care and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated body portions.
• Explain procedures to patients and address their concerns.
• Position patients using immobilization devices as needed.
• Monitor, record and communicate using computerized documentation systems.
• Apply radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
• Provide a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Follow Standard Precautions with required PPE.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Critical thinking

Decision making

Physical stamina

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT Certification

PA license or permit to practice medical imaging

Job description

Responsibilities

The AFC Urgent Care Radiologic Technologist conducts Radiologic procedures to provide data to assist in the diagnosis of patients. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

• The Technologist operates x-ray equipment to make radio-graphs of designated portions of the body.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Responsibilities

The AFC Urgent Care Radiologic Technologist conducts Radiologic procedures to provide data to assist in the diagnosis of patients. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

• The Technologist operates x-ray equipment to make radio-graphs of designated portions of the body.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Radiologic Technologists.
• ARRT Certification.
• Current Pennsylvania license or permit to practice medical imagining.
• Excellent patient care required and good customer service skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Willingness to learn and positive attitude is a must!

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance,
• Retirement Benefit
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Employee discount

Schedule

• 12 hour shift

Compensation: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

PS: It's All About You!

American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.

Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.