XRay Technologist

American Family Care Gunbarrel; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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 Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians. The role includes patient registration, medical assisting duties, and supporting administrative tasks as needed.

You will greet patients, position them for imaging, ensure ALARA safety, and process images for reading by physicians and radiologists. The position involves using digital and non-digital equipment and may include assisting with treatments and

Qualifications

• ARRT-registered or board eligible.
• Licensed per state regulation.
• Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification acceptable.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.

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 physicians and radiologists.
• Operate digital and non-digital imaging equipment per approved procedures.
• Assist with prescribed patient treatments according to standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and arrange repairs as needed.
• Complete forms and maintain records and logs of work performed.
• Serve as Medical Receptionist or Medical Assistant when needed.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ARRT-registered

State license

MA/registry

Practical Nursing

EMT/Paramedic

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Radiology equipment (digital/non-digital)

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.

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.