What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead X-Ray Technologist and Medical Assistant position at American Family Care Hollywood?
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 imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Supervise X-Ray Technologist Staff.
Responsibilities
- Interview, hire, and train all x-ray staff
- Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner
- Position patients appropriately for diagnostic imaging procedures
- Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques
- Maintain a neat and clean working environment and ensure all supplies have been ordered and stocked
- 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 physician 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
- Willingness to cross-train in other roles as appropriate including medical assisting and reception
- 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.
Salary : $20 - $28