X-Ray Technologist: Flexible Scheduling & Patient-Focused Imaging

American Family Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Great small business work environment

Also, additional perks!

Job summary

American Family Care is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. You will greet patients, position them for imaging, and ensure quality control and proper identification of images.

Role involves ALARA radiation protection, using digital and non-digital equipment, and supporting providers with treatments as needed.

Qualifications

• Greet patients and explain procedures with compassion.
• Position patients for imaging procedures.
• Follow ALARA radiation protection techniques.
• Review and prepare images for physician reading, with quality control.

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

Skills

Patient care

Radiography

Medical terminology

ALARA principle

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

ARRT-registered or board eligible

Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed per state regulation

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

American Family Care is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. You will greet patients, position them for imaging, and ensure quality control and proper identification of images.

Role involves ALARA radiation protection, using digital and non-digital equipment, and supporting providers with treatments as needed.