X Ray Technician Limited Scope

Job Details

Location: US-CA-La Mesa

Job : 352471

Position Category: Medical Center - Radiology

Position Type: Full Time

Recruiter: Meagan Aiello

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

The X Ray Limited Scope & Medical Support Specialist performs routine x‑ray, medical, and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician as well as supports in other areas of the facility as needed, including registration and referral management. This position will also perform routine X‑ray examinations in accordance with Concentra policies, practices, and procedures and applicable regulations. This role requires efficient and accurate delivery of one‑on‑one patient care while thriving in a fast‑paced environment and ensuring every patient is treated with quality clinical care and receives an excellent experience from welcoming, respectful, and skillful colleagues.

X‑ray Technician Duties

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures, escort patients to dressing and x‑ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions, and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during the x‑ray exam.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to examination specifications. Take x‑rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order and report equipment malfunctions to the Center Operations Director.
• Ensure all Radiology workflows are followed and all Radiology reports cross‑correctly to EMR. Follow documentation procedures and complete required documentation related to patient x‑ray visits.
• Maintain all x‑ray equipment, including calibration, QA/QC procedures, and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.

Medical Support Specialist Duties

• Perform Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Non‑DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing such as vaccines, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing, and respirator fit testing.
• Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.).
• Assist providers during examination and treatment.
• Perform routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician and triage emergent patients as needed.
• Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set‑up and injury care.
• Apply bandages, dressings, and splints as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete quality‑assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center.
• Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms.
• Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record‑keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.
• Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected.
• Assist with patient flow and volume in partnership with center leadership.
• Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit.
• Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Perform front‑office duties: greet patients, obtain authorization, check in/out, communicate wait times, answer the multi‑line telephone…