XRay Technician

American Family Care Aurora City Center; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Retirement benefit

Job summary

American Family Care Aurora City Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians. You will ensure patient safety and ALARA principles, prepare images for reading, and assist with administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or equivalent, ARRT-registered or eligible, and state licensure. Training and ability to work with diverse patient populations are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred.
• Licensed per state regulation.
• Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification acceptable in some states.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain procedures with compassion.
• Position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques.
• Process images and prepare for reading by physician or radiologist.
• Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments in line with standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and arrange repairs as needed.
• Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports.
• Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within guidelines.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient interaction

ALARA principles

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

State licensure/ARRT eligibility

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

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 or board eligible preferred. Licensed per state regulation. In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.