X-Ray Technologist
American Family Care Hixson
- Location
- Onsite (Hixson, TN)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the Role
American Family Care is a leading urgent care and primary care provider with over 2,300 clinics nationwide. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures and assisting physicians in diagnosing injuries and diseases within a fast-paced clinical environment.
Skills
Radiographic procedures
Diagnostic imaging
Patient registration
Medical assisting
Radiation protection
ALARA techniques
Quality control
Equipment maintenance
Patient care
Clinical documentation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
Perks
- Flexible scheduling
Full job details
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Great small business work environment
- Also, additional perks!
Company Overview
American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.
AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.
Job Summary
Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Assist with administrative and clinical needs as appropriate, such as patient registration and medical assisting duties.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner
- Position patients appropriately for diagnostic imaging procedures
- Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques
- Process images, review for proper identification and quality control and prepare images for reading by a physician as well as radiologist overreads
- Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all policies and procedures
- Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments in accordance with approved standards, policies, procedures, and protocol as necessary.
- Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
- Complete forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
- Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within appropriate guidelines
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training. ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred. Licensed per state regulation. In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.