X-Ray Technologist

Summit Health Management; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (VillageMD)

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a radiology technologist to perform chest, extremity, spine, and abdominal X-rays with accurate documentation and effective communication with providers and radiologists.

The role includes patient positioning, quality image capture, ALARA exposure control, EMR entry, and assisting with CLIA waived tests. Requirements: accredited X-ray tech program, 4–6 months experience preferred, strong communication, weekend availability, BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Strong communication to instruct patients and coordinate with staff.
• Ability to use various computer systems and EMR for entry.
• Flexibility with a full-time schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform chest X-ray, extremity X-ray, spinal X-ray, and abdominal X-ray per orders.
• Document studies accurately and communicate with Provider and Radiologist.
• Maintain QC logs and ensure compliance with Department of Health requirements.
• Assist with basic CLIA waived tests, EKGs, and ensure site cleanliness.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual skills

EMR documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited X-ray Technologist program

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.

Job Description

• 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
• Properly documenting X-ray studies performed and facilitating the communication between the Provider and Radiologist by using all internal X-ray and care coordination software
• Keeping an accurate record of QC logbooks including pregnancy consent form, daily check off list, patient logbook, repeat/rejects so as to be fully compliant with the Department of Health
• Troubleshooting equipment and software malfunctions and informing Site Manager and X-Ray Manager when service needs to be contacted
• Assisting with patient flow and utilizing the flag system to maintain good communication between all clinical staff members
• Performing vital signs and documenting results in the EMR
• Assisting with CLIA waived tests, EKGs, splints, sling placement, and proper use of crutches
• Helping maintain the cleanliness of the site, including waiting room, exam rooms, labs, common work areas, X-ray suite, and break room
• Enhancing the culture of healthcare by providing exceptional patient care, safety, and best practice

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited X-ray Technologist program
• Preferably 4-6 months previous experience in the field
• Strong communication skills, in order to provide clear instructions to patients on the process of procedures performed
• The ability to: perform basic X-rays of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot or ankle o position patients for X-ray, adjust restriction devices and equipment to set exposure factors determine patient's' X-ray needs by accurately interpreting special instructions from the provider use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff (ALARA principle)
• Flexibility with full-time work schedule including weekends
• Strong aptitude for detail, organizational skills, problem solving capabilities, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently, or with a team of healthcare professionals
• Have functional and practical knowledge of various computer systems
• Happy, positive, creative thinker, committed to building and maintaining healthy working relationships
• Bilingual language skills required or preferred based‑site location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire

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.

#INDXRT Pay Range

$45.00 - $47.00 per hour

Our Commitment

Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.