XRay Technologist

American Family Care Perth Amboy; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

American Family Care Perth Amboy is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Responsibilities include patient registration and clinical assisting duties as needed, with compassionate patient communication and ALARA safety adherence.

The role involves positioning patients, operating imaging equipment, processing images for physician review, and supporting the team with documentation

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.

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

Radiologic imaging

Patient communication

Equipment operation

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ARRT certification

Imaging equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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.