What are the responsibilities and job description for the Limited Scope X-Ray Technician position at MedNow Clinics?
Job Title: Limited Scope X-Ray Technician
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Department: Clinical
Location: Sheridan Clinic
Status: Full-Time - 100% FTE
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About MedNOW:
MedNOW Clinics is a thriving and growing primary care organization in Colorado committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive and coordinated care. Founded in 2010, MedNOW now has 12 locations and approximately 50 medical providers, 160 employees and 40,000 patients under our care. We strive to provide outstanding customer service and excellent communication for our customers.
MedNOW provides family medicine, internal medicine, addiction medicine, pain management, behavioral health, medical weight loss, dietician services, X-ray services, hormone therapy, immigration services, IV therapy, physical therapy and massage therapy.
Please learn more about us at www.MedNOWClinics.com.
Benefits for MedNOW Full-Time Employees:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The X-Ray Technician will be responsible for operating the X-Ray equipment to produce diagnostic images of a patient’s body by positioning them appropriately, adjusting machine settings, and taking radiographs, all while adhering to radiation safety protocols and maintaining accurate patient records. The Technician will collaborate with physicians to interpret the images and determine if additional scans are needed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
X-Ray Technician Requirements:
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Department: Clinical
Location: Sheridan Clinic
Status: Full-Time - 100% FTE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
About MedNOW:
MedNOW Clinics is a thriving and growing primary care organization in Colorado committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive and coordinated care. Founded in 2010, MedNOW now has 12 locations and approximately 50 medical providers, 160 employees and 40,000 patients under our care. We strive to provide outstanding customer service and excellent communication for our customers.
MedNOW provides family medicine, internal medicine, addiction medicine, pain management, behavioral health, medical weight loss, dietician services, X-ray services, hormone therapy, immigration services, IV therapy, physical therapy and massage therapy.
Please learn more about us at www.MedNOWClinics.com.
Benefits for MedNOW Full-Time Employees:
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Ancillary insurance options
- Family Discounts for MedNOW services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The X-Ray Technician will be responsible for operating the X-Ray equipment to produce diagnostic images of a patient’s body by positioning them appropriately, adjusting machine settings, and taking radiographs, all while adhering to radiation safety protocols and maintaining accurate patient records. The Technician will collaborate with physicians to interpret the images and determine if additional scans are needed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verifying patients' identity and reviewing physicians’ orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
- Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians’ written orders.
- Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Positioning patients, accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
- Limiting patients' exposure to radiation by placing lead shields on patients where needed.
- Ensuring that the x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures.
- Working closely with the resident Radiologist to determine whether further tests are required.
- Ensuring that the x-ray equipment is regularly serviced and in good order.
- Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
- Maintaining an accurate record of completed x-ray procedures.
X-Ray Technician Requirements:
- Ability to move or lift patients.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A patient and compassionate disposition.
