X-Ray Technologist

X-Ray Technologist

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.

Fast Pace Health is a growing company! You will have the support and mentoring you need to become the best X-Ray Technologist you can be! We will help you grow your clinical competencies, and can offer you a rewarding career path. We work as a dynamic team to surpass our business goals by ensuring our patients receive the best care possible in a positive environment.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as holiday pay, PTO, medical, dental, vision and work-life balance, to name a few.

As a Fast Pace Health employee you will have the opportunity to participate in community events and outreach programs. This includes, but is not limited to, seasonal parades, book drives, festivals, trunk or treating, fun runs, and more. We dress up for holidays and celebrate with potlucks. At Fast Pace, our community is our family, and we are a family first community.

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 their activities are conducted in a manner that is 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 (direct refusal or inability by patient to remove) 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 radio graphical 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.

Experience Requirements and Preferences:

• Current License or Certification:
• ARRT License (Registered Technologist)
• State License (Registered Technologists' and Limited Scope)
• License must be active, in good standing, and verifiable with the proper regulatory agency.
• TB and IV Certification required to be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment if applicable in your state.

*** Additional Requirements and responsibilities Full Scope X-Ray Only:

• Level 1: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified RT(R) or limited scope x-ray tech preferred in clinic setting, preferably urgent care
• Level 2: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
• Additional Requirements Ancillary: Certificated RTR With a current CPR License* and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR. Ancillary RTR positions will be evaluated for level 3 after 6 months of Full-Time employment.
• Level 3: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 3 years of experience and less than 7 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Work with increased X-Ray volume 12+ per day
• Establish a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure all patients with fractures are stabilized prior to leaving the clinic if applicable in your state.
• Conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
• Additional Experience Required:
• Additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
• Level 4: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 7 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Work with increased X-Ray volume 12+ per day
• Establish a full grasp of ortho-glass techniques for splinting or casting and ensure all patients with fractures are stabilized prior to leaving the clinic if applicable in your state.
• Conduct ultrasound and ultrasound procedures.
• Additional Experience Required:
• Additional training in bracing and specific fitting.
• Level 5: Certified RTR with a current CPR license* and over 7 years of experience in direct patient care as an RTR
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Administration duties, including but not limited to scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by Clinic and or Regional Director

*** Additional Requirements and responsibilities LSRT X-Ray Applicable Only To States where State Licensure LSRT is required as a minimum in Urgent Care:

• Level 1: High School Diploma or its equivalent with a current CPR license* and/or at least 1 year of experience as a certified Limited Scope preferred in clinic setting, preferably urgent care
• Level 2: Certified Limited Scope with a current CPR license and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as a Limited Scope
• Additional Requirements Ancillary:
• Certificated Limited Scope With a current CPR License* and over 1 years of experience and less than 3 years of experience in direct patient care as Limited Scope. Ancillary Limited Scope