XRay Technologist

American Family Care Hixson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Great small business work environment

Additional perks

Job summary

American Family Care Hixson is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging to assist physicians. You will also help with patient registration and clinical duties as needed, in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, adhering to ALARA principles, processing and preparing images for reading, and performing routine equipment maintenance. Prior experience with a range of imaging modalities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's 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
• Paramedic certification acceptable in some states.

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 interaction

Radiology procedures

ALARA safety

Quality control

Education

ARRT registered

Board eligible

Licensed per state regulation

Medical Assistant Certification

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Great small business work environment

Also, additional perks!

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 Paramdlic certification is acceptable.