X-Ray Technician

Summary: Perform x-ray examinations as requested by physicians during the patient office visit in a private practice setting. Assist in coordinating daily operations of x-ray department for two locations. Duties and responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to the following)

• Perform and produce diagnostic images using x-rays. Monitor patients during exams, ensuring their safety.
• Prepare radiology rooms for exams, including sanitizing all touched surfaces between patients.
• Room and prepare patients for x-ray procedures. Explain procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Verify exams on PACS.
• Import to PACS images received from other facilities.
• Copy images to CD for patients as requested.
• Coordinate maintenance/repair of x-ray equipment.
• Plan and coordinates Xray department staff.
• Identify problems, reports them and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Answer phones; retrieve and respond to voicemails.
• Attend meetings as required.
• May be required work at all locations (Montgomery or Mark West).
• Regular and reliable attendance is required to perform the functions of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

Education, licensure and/or certifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CA license as a radiologic technologist required.

Experience

• 1 year x-ray experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PACS required.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record required.
• Microsoft Word and computer experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Skill in answering the telephone in a professional, pleasant, and helpful manner.
• Skill in operating a computer and other office equipment (i.e., scanner, fax, etc.)
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use electronic health record, basic Microsoft Office applications and general office equipment (e.g. copier, scanner, fax).

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Involves standing and walking.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires dexterity to type 30 wpm.
• Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
• Requires exposure to ionizing radiation.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a medical office environment and involves frequent interaction with patients, staff, doctors, in person and on the phone. Work may be fast paced and involve multitasking. Work may require tact, understanding, and kindness to deal with occasional anxious or upset patients.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person