X-Ray Technologist

JOB SUMMARY:

The X-Ray Technologist will maintain and operate radiology equipment and take diagnostic x-rays for the MAHEC Family Medicine. This role also assists with daily activities of coordinating patient care and clinical staff duties as assigned by RN Clinical Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of x-ray equipment as needed for diagnostic radiographs on any body part. This includes the knowledge to take diagnostic radiographs including all darkroom procedures physics knowledge as related to x-ray equipment and knowledge of radiation protection.
• Ensure excellent quality radiographs for patients and the Family Medicine Residency teaching program.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of record keeping systems for the radiology department.
• Responsible for associated business and office duties for radiology reporting.
• Clean and maintain radiology equipment screens as needed.
• Maintain communication in regards to the interface of results.
• Call for x-ray equipment repairs and service updates when needed.
• Assist the clinical staff with daily activities including rooming patients phlebotomy or otherwise as directed by the RN Clinical Manager or Clinical Operations Director.
• Responsible for cross-coverage for all x-ray services at MAHEC which includes travel to various clinical sites.
• Participate in CQI activities.

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the X-Ray Technologist may perform.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills

Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals whether it be a colleague patient or patients family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties especially in complex and difficult situations to ultimately provide the best care possible to our patients and their families.

• Decision Making

Ability to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion. This requires conflict resolution skills critical thinking skills confidence in your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includes ability to prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time.

• HealthCare Knowledge

Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team as appropriate. This also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within your area expertise along with MAHECs organizational training. Finally the ability to apply the depth of knowledge maintained and gained through this process in real life scenarios as appropriate.

• Interpersonal Skills

Showing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace professionalism and understanding. Within your area of expertise showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues patients and their family at all times even when its most difficult to do so. This is done in part by effective listening being your authentic self showing responsibility and dependability and being patient with others.

• Organizational Values

Adherence to MAHECs founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes among others having integrity and accountability reverence for other cultures and equitable practices ability to manage change and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to do the best for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need.

• Problem Solving

Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come to an appropriate resolution for a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinking through where we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying those new ideas to affect positive change.

SPECIFIED SKILLS

• COMPUTER
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and database applications required.
  • Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record.
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE
  • Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• SKILLS
  • A working knowledge of physics as required for operating x-ray equipment and the ability to maintain quality radiology records
  • A working knowledge of human anatomy as required for proper patient positioning to secure radiographs of specific body parts as requested by the referring physician.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed stretcher etc.)
• Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Not applicable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology from an ARRT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience performing DEXA scanning and diabetic annual eye exams.
  • One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a primary care ambulatory setting.
  • Phlebotomy experience for patients of all ages.

REQUIRED LICENSES:

• Certification as a Registered Radiological Technologist by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required. Must maintain mandatory CEUs to recertify.
• Current CPR certification

SCHEDULE:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend holiday or evening coverage is occasionally required. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments or evening activities as requested by the team leader.

POSITION COMPENSATION:

$25.00/hour full time full benefits available

At MAHEC we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay benefits) to honor their service support their health manage their financial security build their career and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road Asheville NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

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