X-ray Technologist

Summit Health CityMD•Paramus, NJ

4d•$47 - $49

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description The X-Ray & Medical Technologist is responsible for: Being able to take good quality X-ray images following CityMD X-ray protocol in an efficient and accurate manner Capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the encounter into the EMR in a timely manner Essential Functions/Responsibilities (including the duties and responsibilities as stated in the CityMD Scope of Practice for Radiology Technologist and Scribes) Performing the more common X-ray studies in a reasonable amount of time as suggested below: Chest X-ray: 3 minutes Extremity X-ray: 3-5 minutes per order Spinal X-ray: 4-6 minutes Abdomen X-ray: 4-6 minutes Using all internal X-ray and care coordination software in order to properly document and communicate X-ray studies performed between the provider, Aftercare and radiologists reading the X-rays Being able to fully document in the EMR on multiple patients per hour Facilitating any necessary diagnostic tests (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.) and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via Aftercare Assisting the physician with medical procedures within the Scribe scope of practice, which may include but is not limited to: EKG, procedure set ups, etc. Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance Assisting the licensed practitioner, under the direct and personal supervision of the licensed practitioner, with CLIA waived tests for which training has been provided as well as EKGs, external laboratory specimens, providing a second set of hands for maintaining limb position for sling assistance Keeping track of materials needed to copy images to a CD for patients and inform Medical Assistant or Site Manager prior to depletion of supplies Keeping an accurate and up-to-date QA log book including pregnancy form and daily check off list Having a knowledge of people to call in case of equipment failure or software issues Providing compassionate care to our patients Assisting Medical Assistants with facility stocking when needed Assisting with training and acclimation of new hire X-ray techs and scribes

Requirements

If Internal Candidate – must be in good performance and company policy standing
Graduation from an accredited X-ray Technologist program
4-6 months experience as a X-ray Technologist
Explain, process, and position patient for X-ray; adjusting restriction devices; moving and adjusting equipment to set exposure factors.
Determine patient's X-ray needs by reading instructions from physician.
Perform basic general X-rays of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot, or ankle under supervision of physician.
Use beam restricting devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail & ability to work independently
Strong organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Have functional and practical knowledge of various computer systems
Happy and positive thinking, able to project this attitude around others
Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve
Excellent communication and bedside manner
Passion for helping others in an urgent care environment
Bilingual language skills required or preferred based on site location.
The job may require lifting light to moderate amounts of weight (e.g., boxes of medical or facility supplies).
Heavy computer use required.

Responsibilities

Being able to take good quality X-ray images following CityMD X-ray protocol in an efficient and accurate manner
Capturing accurate and detailed documentation of the encounter into the EMR in a timely manner
Performing the more common X-ray studies in a reasonable amount of time as suggested below: Chest X-ray: 3 minutes Extremity X-ray: 3-5 minutes per order Spinal X-ray: 4-6 minutes Abdomen X-ray: 4-6 minutes
Using all internal X-ray and care coordination software in order to properly document and communicate X-ray studies performed between the provider, Aftercare and radiologists reading the X-rays
Being able to fully document in the EMR on multiple patients per hour
Facilitating any necessary diagnostic tests (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasounds, etc.) and referrals to medical specialists for follow-up care via Aftercare
Assisting the physician with medical procedures within the Scribe scope of practice, which may include but is not limited to: EKG, procedure set ups, etc.
Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and physicians over the phone under physician guidance
Assisting the licensed practitioner, under the direct and personal supervision of the licensed practitioner, with CLIA waived tests for which training has been provided as well as EKGs, external laboratory specimens, providing a second set of hands for maintaining limb position for sling assistance
Keeping track of materials needed to copy images to a CD for patients and inform Medical Assistant or Site Manager prior to depletion of supplies
Keeping an accurate and up-to-date QA log book including pregnancy form and daily check off list
Having a knowledge of people to call in case of equipment failure or software issues
Providing compassionate care to our patients
Assisting Medical Assistants with facility stocking when needed
Assisting with training and acclimation of new hire X-ray techs and scribes