X-Ray Technician (Limited Scope)

Proliance Surgeons•Seattle, WA

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, Bellingham Surgery Center and Surgery Center at Valley our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are! Position Summary The X - Ray Technician is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values. The X - Ray Technician is responsible for imaging procedures according to Care Center or Ambulatory Surgery Center needs. The X-Ray Technician assists with the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Leadership Team. The X-Ray Technician performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the position description, key duties, and responsibilities and under the direction of the designated Clinical Leadership.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its Equivalent
X-ray Technician – Limited Scope application completed, paid and approval received through Washington State DOH.
Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification
Superior customer service skills
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure, and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
Understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result
Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
Clear oral and written communication
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 years’ clinical radiology experience preferred
Basic Anatomy & Physiology course completion – preferred
Proven X-ray Technician – Limited Scope competencies preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire (Care Center specific).

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of radiation equipment, including the routine maintenance and care of equipment
Perform radiologic examinations following Care Center and/or Ambulatory Surgery Center protocols
Operate radiologic and PACS equipment
Proper patient positioning
Calculate exposure factors and applying principles of radiation protection
Caring for patient needs during radiologic examinations
Evaluates procedure room and imaging equipment for technical quality and stores images according to policy and guidelines
Knows and practices the principles and procedures of sterile technique if working in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting
Maintains documentation, reports, and files in the Electronic Medical Record or paper chart, as directed
Accurately completes documentation and coding to bill for x-ray services performed
Coordinate image sharing between sites and other organizations
Calculates and regulates equipment using established technique, knowledge, and skill
Assists patients with pre and post procedures according to facility policy and established guidelines
Assists with housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patients, team members, physicians, guests
Assist other personnel as directed by Leadership Team
Completes other duties as assigned
Follows all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in the Employee Handbook
Work under the supervision of the Radiology Technologist supervisory team or a physician.
May also perform duties as listed in the Medical Assistant job description (e.g. rooming patients).