X-Ray Technologist

Overview

At Fast Pace Urgent Care, X‑Ray Techs provide clinical and administrative support essential for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Provider, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. They provide outstanding patient service, maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment in addition to imaging. The X‑Ray Tech will provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in‑depth knowledge as well as communicating effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist position as detailed in the specific Nurse/Clinical Tech and Patient Care Specialist job description.
• The ability to deliver clinical and administrative support for the team and adhere to all policies and procedures of the company.
  • Monitor and track x‑ray orders so they can be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist patient with proper positioning during the exam to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Ensure that activities are conducted consistent with overall department expectations and comply with federal and state regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.
• Review exam images for initial read by provider.
• Send final images to Radiology group for over‑read.
• Responsible to correctly label laterality of all images by the use of initialed lead marker.
• Confirm that no removable artifacts are in the anatomy requested, and ensure the proper technique ("S" number) is used appropriate for the exam. Any artifacts appearing in the anatomy of interest must have a solid explanation noted in the history.
• Ability to address minor maintenance issues with the machines, and to follow up with nurse coordinator (or Clinic Director in their absence) for consultation prior to any outsourcing calls.
• Monitor the condition of the cassettes and other equipment in the x‑ray room for signs of wear or malfunction and submit problems found as soon as possible to the Imaging Director so the issues can be rectified. Cassettes, chest bucky, and exam table are to be cleaned after each use to avoid cross‑contamination.
• Maintains and distributes pregnancy waiver forms where applicable.
• Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS. Perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications and perform other basic nursing tasks when not directly in the course of a radiological exam if applicable in your state.
• Monitors and reads X‑Ray badge monthly.
• Radiation monitors must be worn at all times when in the X‑Ray room and maintain reporting as required.
• Responsible for learning the aspects of compliance in the company by completing all mandatory compliance training.
• Welcome new employees on their first day in the clinic and facilitate introductions to team members, clinic tours, and an overview of the clinic processes.
• Actively assist new employees with learning activities and completing required training.
• Support new employee training by providing job shadowing, demonstration, and coaching opportunities.
• The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all employees.
• The ability to build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees.
• The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co‑workers and managers.
• The ability to perform the physical, use of senses, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position, as specified on the physical demands.
• Ability to comply with Company standards of operations.
• Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.