XRay TechnologistLMRTNCT

American Family Care Memorial City; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Small business environment

Flexible scheduling

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American Family Care Memorial City is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and diseases. You will also help with patient registration and medical assisting tasks as needed.

Greet patients, position for imaging, ensure ALARA practices, process and prepare images for reading, and maintain equipment and records. On-site role with a supportive, small-business environment and flexible scheduling.

Competenze

• Associate's degree or equivalent required or training
• ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred
• Licensed per state regulation
• MA/PN/EMT acceptable in some states

Mansioni

• Greet patients and explain procedures compassionately
• Position patients for diagnostic imaging
• Apply ALARA radiation protection techniques
• Process and prepare images for physician reading
• Operate digital and non-digital imaging equipment per policies
• Assist provider with prescribed treatments as needed
• Perform routine maintenance and arrange repairs
• Complete forms and maintain records
• Serve as Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant if needed
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Patient care

Radiation safety

Documentation accuracy

Formazione

Associate's degree or equivalent

ARRT-registered or board eligible

State license

MA/PN/EMT acceptable in some states

Strumenti

Diagnostic imaging equipment

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Benefits/Perks

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

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.