X-Ray Technician (Centrum Health)

Brighthealth • Grapevine, TX

277d

About The Position

An X-ray Technician is a medical professional responsible for using imaging machines and tools to create a map of a patient's internal tissues and organ systems to assess their overall health. Their duties include explaining procedures to patients, calibrating imaging equipment and preparing results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required
• A minimum of one year experience as an X-Ray technician in a medical setting, preferably in a hospital, urgent care or diagnostics center
• 6 months previous NCT/LMRT experience or completion of an internal THR NCT training program in lieu of experience required
• Completion of approved NCT or LMRT training program is required
• Must have a current BLS for healthcare provider or CPR/AED certification
• BCLS (AHA) is required upon hire and must be maintained every 2 years
• NCT (Non-Certified Radiology Technician) or LMRT (Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist) registered by the Texas Medical Board upon hire is required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Ability to communicate at all levels with patient population
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Knowledge of all regulations as it relates imaging terminology, safety and required guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of patient
• Be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team player able to collaborate with other team members including providers

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or the successful completion of a Medical Assistant education program or successful completion of a Vocational Nurse program is highly preferred
• Previous experience with electronic health record preferred
• Previous experience with straight-arm x-ray, venipuncture, or orthopedic experience with x-ray, casting, splinting, DME application, etc. is preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient's body needs imaging
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety
• Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding
• Keep good patient records
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders
• Perform Medical Assistant tasks as needed to help support clinic operations
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Additional responsibilities as assigned on a need basis

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED