X-Ray Technologist

American Family Care, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Great small business work environment

Additional perks

Job summary

American Family Care, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to perform various diagnostic imaging procedures. Responsibilities include greeting patients, explaining procedures, and ensuring quality control of images. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree, relevant experience, and preferably ARRT registration. The role also involves basic patient care and administrative tasks in a state-of-the-art facility offering great benefits like flexible scheduling and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• ARRT registration preferred, with state licensing.
• Experience in medical assisting or related training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Greet patients and explain procedures.
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection techniques.
• Process and review diagnostic images for quality control.
• Utilize diagnostic imaging equipment effectively.
• Assist with patient treatments within established protocols.
• Maintain equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant when required.

Skills

Radiographic imaging

Patient communication

ALARA radiation protection

Digital imaging equipment

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

ARRT registration or board eligibility

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Great small business work environment
• Also, additional perks!

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.

AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Assist with administrative and clinical needs as appropriate, such as patient registration and medical assisting duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner
• Position patients appropriately for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques
• Process images, review for proper identification and quality control and prepare images for reading by a physician as well as radiologist overreads
• Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all policies and procedures
• Aid provider 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
• Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within appropriate guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training. ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred. Licensed per state regulation. In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.