XRay Technologist

Akumin; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Radiology Technologist to produce high-quality diagnostic x-ray images while ensuring patient safety and compliance with radiation regulations. Candidates must have an ARRT certification and strong customer service skills. This position may involve training others and requires effective communication with radiologists. The role may require local travel and working in various locations.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) and state license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license if applicable.
• Completion of a Radiology School.
• At least one year of radiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic x-ray images.
• Ensures patient safety and compliance with regulations.
• Communicates effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Trouble-shoots the X-ray unit and related equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for high quality diagnostic digital x-ray images with special attention to radiation/safety regulations, including proper documentation and techniques. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. As applicable may assist in training new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic x-ray images. Special attention to radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials.
• Responsible for patient safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique etc.
• Effectively communicates with customers and radiologists.
• May train new Radiologic Technologists and/or PC’s.
• Trouble-shoots the X-ray unit and all peripheral equipment (including: computers, PACS, etc.).

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate\'s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• ARRT (R) and state license, if applicable required.
• CPR certification required.
• As applicable, valid state driver’s license.
• Team Members working in a fixed setting:
• Successful completion of a Radiology School.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• Team Members working in a mobile setting:
• A minimum of one year radiography or digital x-ray experience required preferred.
• Local travel may be required.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• More than 50% of the time:
• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time:
• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Akumin operating corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer.