About this opportunity
American Health Imaging lists this X-Ray Technologist/Aide opportunity in rosedale, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full-Time X-Ray Technologist/Aide at American Health Imaging of Homewood
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
American Health Imaging of Homewood Address: 1 Independence Plaza #140, Homewood, AL, 35209
Prefer ARRT Radiography Certification
Lumexa Imaging partner, American Health Imaging, is currently hiring for a Full-Time X-Ray Technologist/Aide to work weekdays 8am-5pm at our Homewood outpatient imaging center. The tech/aide will be responsible for providing assistance to all Technologists in the center in areas that allow the Technologist to maintain an on-time schedule and run the diagnostic imaging scanning area in an orderly fashion.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Running IVs – venipuncture
Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities
Greets and escorts patients to changing room; briefly explains procedure
Provides pre-exam screening and instructions
Assists patients on and/or off table when requested by technologist
Supports technologists throughout scan and contrast administration, as required
Manages post-scan patient hand-off
Ensures efficient, friendly, and smooth patient experience for all patients who enter the center
Ensures smooth patient throughput of the entire center and all modalities
Monitors center modality schedules
Adjusts patients schedule when necessary and keeping all techs informed of any changes
Prepares room set up between patients, including putting proper coil on table, putting previous coil away and changing table sheet
Helps the technologist stay on time by having the next patient ready before the current patient is ready to get off the table
Provides front-end coverage as needed
Attends trainings to stay up to date on best practices and certifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Previous Phlebotomy experience preferred
Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
Knowledge of basic level computer skills
Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
Skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to constant change
Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
Ability to manage schedule to ensure work is completed
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to elevate to the next level
Ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and engagingly
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Education and Experience:
ARRT Radiography Certification Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Radiology Technology student or 12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred
Certified Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant or any previous patient care/medical care role
Knowledge of medical terminology
Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time
Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key
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