X-ray Technologist (Float)
About The Position
The X-ray Technologist (Float) is responsible for obtaining quality x-rays using correct position and radiation exposure, implementing safety procedures, creating and documenting x-ray CD copies, understanding and operating x-ray equipment, using the bell system, filing and maintaining paperwork, ensuring patient safety with equipment, understanding and using various logs and screens, operating the automated medical records system, cleaning the work area, restocking supplies, adhering to policies, addressing requests, completing checklists, attending training, and being available as needed. The role also involves operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained.
Requirements
- Employee must be at least 18 years of age
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Keyboarding experience required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Licensed to practice as Radiologic Technologist or a Limited Radiologic Technologist by the Virginia Board of Health Professions
- Limited Radiologic Technologist must be licensed to practice in the following anatomical areas: chest/thorax, extremities, skull/sinuses, spine and abdomen/pelvis
Nice To Haves
- One year of clerical experience preferred
- One year of clinical experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtaining quality x-rays using correct position and radiation exposure
- Implementing safety procedures for patients, self, and staff to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation
- Creating and documenting x-ray CD copies correctly according to Patient First guidelines. Labeling images and sleeves correctly when making these copies
- Understanding the x-ray and processing equipment so that it will be used correctly
- Using and understanding the bell system
- Filing and maintaining all x-ray paperwork
- Ensuring the safety of patients when using wheelchairs, stools, and other equipment
- Understanding and using the following: Daily Log, X-Ray Listing, Copy Listing, and X-Ray Status Screen
- Understanding and using the automated medical records system
- Cleaning work area, biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed
- Receiving, moving, and restocking ordered supplies
- Adhering to established Patient First policies and procedures
- Addressing physician and nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
- Completing the tasks listed on the checklists for the x-ray area and treatment area
- Attending training classes and staff meetings as scheduled
- Being available as needed, breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations
- Responsible for the operating, using and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
- Student Loan Assistance
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
- Paid Annual Leave
- Volunteer Time Off Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Emergency Leave Bank
- Overtime Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Double time compensation for all holidays worked
- Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
- Recruitment bonus
- Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
- Weekend bonus (center employees only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
