X-ray Technologist Alexandria, VA • R20241172

Patient First; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Medical treatment for staff

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Annual Leave

Overtime Pay

Double time for holidays

Recruitment bonus

Patient Care Performance bonus

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform quality x-rays and ensure patient safety in a busy clinic. The position requires ARRT registration and Virginia licensure, plus strong communication and clerical skills.

Duties include operating x-ray equipment, documenting results, maintaining logs, stocking supplies, and following safety procedures. Training provided; hourly pay ranges with comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Keyboarding experience required; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• One year of clerical experience preferred; one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Registered with ARRT and licensed to practice as Radiologic Technologist in Virginia; Limited Radiologic Technologist licensed for chest/thorax, extremities, skull/sinuses, spine and abdomen/pelvis.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality x-rays using correct position and radiation exposure.
• Implement safety procedures to avoid unnecessary exposure.
• Create and document x-ray CD copies; label images and sleeves correctly.
• Understand x-ray and processing equipment for correct use.
• Use and understand the bell system and daily logs and lists.
• Maintain x-ray paperwork and safety of patients and staff.
• Understand and use automated medical records system.
• Clean work area and follow OSHA guidelines; perform maintenance tasks.
• Receive, move, and restock supplies; adhere to PF policies.
• Attend training classes and staff meetings; be available as needed.
• Operate and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Clerical experience

Clinical experience

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ARRT certification

Virginia radiologic technologist license (Limited Radiologic Technologist)

Tools

Medical records system

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtaining quality x-rays using correct position and radiation exposure;
• Implementing safety procedures for patients, self, and staff to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation;
• Creating and documenting x-ray CD copies correctly according to Patient First guidelines. Labeling images and sleeves correctly when making these copies;
• Understanding the x-ray and processing equipment so that it will be used correctly;
• Using and understanding the bell system;
• Filing and maintaining all x-ray paperwork;
• Ensuring the safety of patients when using wheelchairs, stools, and other equipment;
• Understanding and using the following: Daily Log, X-Ray Listing, Copy Listing, and X-Ray Status Screen;
• Understanding and using the automated medical records system;
• Cleaning work area, biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Receiving, moving, and restocking ordered supplies;
• Adhering to established Patient First policies and procedures;
• Addressing physician and nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Completing the tasks listed on the checklists for the x-ray area and treatment area;
• Attending training classes and staff meetings as scheduled;
• Being available as needed, breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations;
• Responsible for the operating, using and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be at least 18 years of age;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Keyboarding experience required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• One year of clerical experience preferred;
• One year of clinical experience preferred;
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed to practice as Radiologic Technologist or a Limited Radiologic Technologist by the Virginia Board of Health Professions
• Limited Radiologic Technologist must be licensed to practice in the following anatomical areas: chest/thorax, extremities, skull/sinuses, spine and abdomen/pelvis.

Salary Range: $33.00 – $38.00, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
• 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
• Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked

Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)