Orthopedic X-Ray Technologist

Fast Pace Health • Sulphur, LA

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About The Position

Fast Pace Health is seeking an experienced Orthopedic X-Ray Technologist to support patient care in a friendly, encouraging environment. The role provides clinical and administrative support under the direct supervision of a Provider, such as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The technologist delivers patient service, assists with orthopedic assessments and treatments, performs radiographic imaging, and responds accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment. The role also supports customer service and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and managers.

Fast Pace Health describes its mission as improving healthcare access and patient outcomes in rural communities through patient-centered care, education, accessibility, and community service. The schedule options are Monday through Friday, including four 10-hour days, with no on-call or after-hours work and scheduled patients. The posting also highlights paid holidays, competitive pay and benefits, a supportive team atmosphere, community service, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Indiana residents: A Limited Scope License in Indiana requires a state license and proof of ARRT License.
• Ability to perform the clinical, imaging, patient-care, and administrative duties described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by checking and recording vital signs and collecting and recording clinical history and other information needed for charting in the EMS.
• Assist the orthopedic provider with patient assessments and examinations.
• Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices according to provider orders.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms for patient intake.
• Educate patients about orthopedic device care, mobility restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
• Measure and fit patients for custom orthopedic devices.
• Perform phlebotomy, laboratory testing, and other basic nursing tasks when not performing a radiographic exam, as applicable.
• Perform wound care and remove sutures as needed.
• Monitor and track X-ray orders to ensure timely completion and submission.
• Assist patients with positioning during exams to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Correctly label the laterality of images using initialed lead markers.
• Review images for an initial provider read and send final images to the radiology group for overread.
• Maintain cordial relationships and communicate in ways that support a positive work atmosphere with customers, coworkers, and managers.
• Verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals.
• Maintain and update patient records and prepare and organize charts for upcoming appointments.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
• Serve as a scribe as needed.
• Assist providers with patient follow-up, including follow-up calls within one to two days of treatment and responding to messages on the day they are received.
• Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and triage urgent messages to the orthopedic provider.
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies and medications as needed.
• Give injections, administer oral medications, and perform blood draws and other basic nursing tasks when not performing a radiographic exam, if applicable in the state.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist and Clinical Tech positions as detailed in their respective job descriptions.
• Assist with urgent care activities as the orthopedic schedule allows.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options, Monday through Friday, including four 10-hour shifts.
• No on-call or after-hours work.
• Scheduled patients.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Supportive, family-like work atmosphere.
• Growth opportunities through diverse patient experience, continuous learning, and internal promotion.
• Opportunity to serve the local community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED