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American Family Care Chesapeake

X-Ray Technologist

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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.

$68,427 / year median in Virginia

+18% projected growth

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X-Ray Technologist American Family Care Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping In-person patient registration Direct patient care Digital imaging Pre-examination patient preparation Image acquisition for patient care EMT Certification Greeting customers Imaging studies Mid-level Diagnostic radiology Radiology equipment troubleshooting Hospital radiation policies Radiology equipment maintenance procedures Radiologic image processing Trade school Equipment malfunction response Image quality checks LPN Medical assisting ARRT Certification Patient education Associate's degree Medical imaging hardware for biomedical equipment Certified Medical Assistant Under 1 year Radiation protection measures
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401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Benefits/Perks Flexible scheduling Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement benefits Great small business work environment Also, additional perks! Company Overview American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises. Job Summary Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Assist with administrative and clinical needs as appropriate, such as patient registration and medical assisting duties. Responsibilities Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner Position patients appropriately for diagnostic imaging procedures Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques Process images, review for proper identification and quality control and prepare images for reading by a physician as well as radiologist overreads Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all policies and procedures Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments in accordance with approved standards, policies, procedures, and protocol as necessary. Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed Complete forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within appropriate guidelines Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training. ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred. Licensed per state regulation. In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.