X-Ray Technologist

About This Role

Sherwood Urgent Care seeks an experienced X-Ray Technologist to perform x-ray testing, operate diagnostic equipment, and assist with medical assistant duties at their Searcy, AR location.

Responsibilities

• Promptly greet patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
• Consistently communicate with patients on wait times; provide direction to the next step in the treatment process
• Provide solutions to patient problems and recognize and seek help in emergent/hazardous situations
• Execute follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
• Assist front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary
• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs and weight, take brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
• Assist with patient transfers
• Assist with procedures directly supervised by the provider
• Follow documentation procedures and complete required documentation related to patient visit
• Perform timely radiology procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician
• Perform necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and follow established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques
• Ensure that equipment is in proper working order and report any malfunctions to the Manager or provider on duty
• Assume responsibility for maintaining and improving diagnostic imaging knowledge and skills with the support and assistance of outside educational resources
• Maintain current licensure and certification for the facility radiology equipment and licensure

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS Certification
• AR State X-Ray License

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice to Have

• ARRT Certification
• Experience as a Medical Assistant

Benefits

Certifications