X-Ray Technologist

ChenMed LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated X-Ray Technician to join their team. This role involves performing radiographic exams, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining detailed records. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a problem-solving mindset, working collaboratively with a diverse team to enhance patient care. This organization is committed to transforming healthcare for seniors, offering a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact. Join a family-oriented team that values your work-life balance and provides opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Great compensation

Qualifications

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an x-ray technologist in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Position patients under X-ray machine and provide radiation protection.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of services rendered.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Mindset

Detail-Oriented

Collaboration Skills

Calmness Under Stress

Education

Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR system

Personal Computer

Software for medical documentation

Job description

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The X-Ray Technician is a trained medical professional performing radiological duties in compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements. The duties of the X-ray Technician vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. The X-ray Technician will perform radiographic exams, ordered by the physician, that are technically satisfactory, properly positioned and processed adequately. All exams must be performed using the ALARA principle to minimize radiation dose to the patient.

We’re unique. You should be, too.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positions patient under X-ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection; adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure.
• Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians including procedures, EKG's, phlebotomy and injections.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered; maintains radiological film files and storage, pulls X-rays as required for referrals and/or copying; keeps logs for x-rays sent out for referrals. Keeps an updated log that consolidates X-rays performed against reports received.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, practices OSHA safety standards, performs accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent oral written and communication skills and empathy towards our patients at all times.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, including doctors, nurses, front desk staff, center managers and market leaders.
• Mindset focused on solving problems for patients and achieving team goals. Knowledge of medical products, services, standards, policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating phones, personal computer, software and other IT systems.
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations.
• This position may require some local travel as it may be assigned to cover multiple centers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year x-ray technologist work experience in a healthcare environment required; 2 years is preferred.
• Licensed and/or certified if required by state regulations.
• EMR system experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.

We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

About Us

Who We Are
ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors.

Our vision
To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations.

Our mission
To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness and accountability.

Our patient promise
You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.