What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technologist position at American Family Care?
Job Title:
Radiologic Technologist
About Us:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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 or radiologist.
- Utilize digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and policies.
- Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments according to approved standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within guidelines.
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, Practical Nursing License, EMT, or Paramedic certification may be acceptable.
Radiologic Technologist
About Us:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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 or radiologist.
- Utilize digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and policies.
- Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments according to approved standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within guidelines.
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, Practical Nursing License, EMT, or Paramedic certification may be acceptable.
