X-Ray Technician

Southwest Community Health Center

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic clinical duties as assigned.

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    LocationBridgeport, CT

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    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic clinical duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    • Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations
    • Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA.
    • Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read and report over-read results to providers.
    • Retrieve and archive radiographic reports.
    • Create/Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
    • Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history.
    • Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
    • Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, and physicals.
    • Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
    • Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
    • Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Strong motor skills and manual dexterity
    • Shifts will include evenings and weekends
    • Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
    • Organizational and time management skills
    • Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient's body needs imaging.
    • Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety.
    • Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
    • Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
    • Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding.
    • Keep good patient records.
    • Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders
    • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
    • Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.

    Requirements

    • 1+ years of clinical experience in related field
    • Urgent care experience
    • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
    • Comfortable working independently without the support of another radiologic technologist
    • Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on pediatric and geriatric patients
    • Experience with computed and digital radiography
    • Experience with taking patient vitals
    • Experience performing lab specimen collection
    • Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, COVID and urinalysis)

    Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS

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