Fort Walton Beach X-Ray Technologist ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS

North Florida Surgeons, P.A.•Fort Walton Beach, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Operate each x-ray machine at all Orthopaedic Associates locations, take x-rays required by the physicians, and assist with clinic duties when applicable. This role involves managing a high volume of patients, operating DR x-ray machines, and potentially assisting with clinic duties as an MA. The technologist will also be responsible for ordering supplies and ensuring proper image handling within the PACS system.

Requirements

Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
Takes directions from Administrator and Physicians.
Maintains scheduled attendance.
Versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Office.
Gets along with the Administrator, patients and peers. Is courteous, understanding and sympathetic toward patients, physicians and others.
Must keep private information confidential.
Current Florida State Radiologic Technologist license operator.
ARRT certification.
BLS CPR certification.
Minimum 6 months experience taking orthopedic x-rays.
Human relation skills to deal effectively with patients in the clinic.
Basic level of data entry and typing skills.
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks as expeditiously as possible, while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
Transportation to travel between offices.
Adapt to last minute schedule changes.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic X-rays preferred; will train the right candidate.
Athena EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate DR x-ray machines in each office.
Perform mechanical axis and spine stitching films.
Put images on a disc from PACS for patients and doctors.
Import images from outside facilities to our PACS system.
Correct errors in the PACS system.
Place service calls to Swissray or Fuji when needed and call the On Call Technician.
Assist and/or lift patients of varying weights onto the x-ray table (greater than 50 pounds).
Manage a high volume patient load.
Order supplies for the office.
Occasionally assist in clinic as an MA.
Travel to satellite offices.
Participate in the Quality Improvement process and activities including Safety, EMR, Patient Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, and OSHA Compliance.