What are the responsibilities and job description for the XRay TechnologistMedical Assistant position at American Family Care Souderton?
Benefits / Perks
Great small business work environment
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, and more!
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
Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner
Performing triage tasks such as collecting height, weight, vitals and medical history from patients.
Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.
Draw blood from patient’s finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
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.
