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X-Ray Technologist PTR / MA
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What they do
A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
$61,129 / year median in Arizona
+20% projected growth
Job Description
X-Ray Technologist
PTR / MA
NextCare- 2.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Analytical Testing:
Perform moderate-complexity clinical testing across authorized disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis) in strict accordance with the laboratory's COLA-approved SOP manual.Quality Control & Calibration:
Execute and document daily instrument calibrations, quality control (QC) tracking, and corrective actions for out-of-range values prior to reporting patient results.COLA Inspection Readiness:
Maintain orderly, verifiable, and audit-ready logs for all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities to ensure seamless biennial COLA on-site surveys.Competency & Training:
Participate in mandatory, documented competency assessments (semiannually in the first year of employment, and annually thereafter) covering all six CLIA-mandated elements. Proficiency Testing (PT): Successfully test and document blind proficiency testing samples exactly like patient specimens, adhering to strict anti-commingling regulations.Specimen & EMR Processing:
Accession, process, centrifuge, and evaluate sample integrity, reporting data accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).Critical Value Notification:
Promptly recognize critical, life-threatening results and follow immediate notification protocols to the attending healthcare provider. How you will make an impact The Practical Technologist in Radiology (PTR) / Medical Assistant supports the organization with customer service and treating all of our patients with respect and dignity. They provide patient care services in the back office urgent care setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient.Essential Education, Experience and Skills:
ARIZONA Education:
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; AND diploma or certificate from an accredited radiology school AND Completed anAPPROVED
(accredited) Medical Assistant training program. OR Completed anUNAPPROVED
(non-accredited) Medical Assistant training program AND a National Certification through one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)- administers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and certification; or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and certification to individuals who have completed the AMT criteria; or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- administers the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and certification National Center in Competency Testing (NCCT)
- administers the Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam and certification
License:
Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology (PTR)Certification:
Current healthcare professional level CPR certification issued byAmerican Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety Health Institute or National Safety Benefits:
NextCare offers full time employees medical, health savings account, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary employee/spouse/child life, long term disability, short term disability, employee assistance program, critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft and paid time off benefits. Employees of all statuses are offered 401(k) Plan benefits. Employees in select positions are offered shift differential benefits. Benefits are offered per policy and plan rules.- This job description is not a contract of employment and does not alter the at-will employment relationship.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance