X-Ray Tech, Ltd Permit (Float) - 8hr, Days
Job Description
The X-Ray Technician Limited Permit supports patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, this role performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices.
- Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills as a limited license X-Ray Technician, based on scope of practice.
- Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area as ordered by provider.
- Performs procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders.
- Exhibits working knowledge and relationships with other departments as it relates to radiological services.
- Demonstrates proper equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts, follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately.
- Reviews dosimeter reports monthly in observance of radiation safety best practices.
- Provides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment.
- Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice.
- Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
- Addresses patient, physician, and staff concerns and escalates accordingly and follows up for satisfactory resolution.
- Adheres to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines.
- Manages patient care flow and assists with monitoring CS-Link message pools and standard work.
- Performs patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical/surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Education
- High School Diploma/GED - minimum
- Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited X-Ray program - minimum
- Vocational/Technical Diploma Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent from an accredited educational program/Medical Board approved organization. - preferred
Experience
- 1 year Working as an X-Ray Technician in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting - preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Imaging CA Radiologic Tech - Upon Hire minimum California Department of Health – Radiologic Health Branch X-Ray Permit with Digital Certification and at least one other specialty
- Certified Registered Medical Assistant - Upon Hire preferred Certification from Board approved Medical Assistant Organization.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card (BCLS