Radiologic Technologist at Southwest Community Health Center Inc – Bridgeport, Connecticut

SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performing all radiology services and other basic clinical duties as assigned. In addition, they ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations
• Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA.
• Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist for over-read and report over-read results to providers.
• Retrieve and archive radiographic reports.
• Create/Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
• Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, and physicals.
• Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
• Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong motor skills and manual dexterity
• Shifts will include evenings and weekends
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Follow instructions from Physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging.
• Talk the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety.
• Correctly position the patient, adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
• Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
• Follow correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding.
• Keep good patient records.
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Other basic clinical duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.

· 1+ years of clinical experience in related field

· Urgent care experience

· Bilingual in Spanish preferred

· Comfortable working independently without the support of another radiologic technologist

· Experience performing all standard radiographic studies on pediatric and geriatric patients

· Experience with computed and digital radiography

· Experience with taking patient vitals

· Experience performing lab specimen collection

· Experience performing point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, COVID and urinalysis)

Experience documenting in electronic medical records and PACS