X-Ray Technologist

American Family Care Elizabeth; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great small business environment

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefit

Job summary

American Family Care Elizabeth is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and assist physicians with patient care in a busy AFC center.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, positioning for imaging, processing images, and maintaining equipment and records in compliance with ALARA and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• ARRT-registered and BLS certification required.
• Diagnostic Radiography license required; willingness to obtain phlebotomy and vaccine administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain procedures compassionately.
• Position patients for imaging procedures.
• Follow ALARA radiation protection practices.
• Process and prepare images for physician reading.
• Use digital and non-digital radiology equipment per policy.
• Assist with prescribed patient treatments as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and arrange repairs.
• Maintain records and logs of work performed.
• Serve as Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

ARRT-registered

BLS certification

Diagnostic Radiography license

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, and more

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, BLS certification, Diagnostic Radiography license required, willingness to obtain certification for phlebotomy and vaccine administration.