Injection Technologist (X-Ray Technologist)

Lumexa Imaging is one of the country's largest providers of outpatient medical imaging. With over 5,000 team members and more than 185 outpatient imaging centers across 13 states, our team conducts more than 4 million outpatient studies annually. We are the partner of choice for health systems and radiologists, delivering best-in-class clinical excellence, operations, and state-of-the-art technology across our platform.

American Health Imaging is seeking a registered, patient-oriented X-Ray Technologist to float between our Cumming and Lawrenceville offices. This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. This role will also assist on-site Radiologist with arthrogram injections.

Job Summary:

The Injection Technologist is responsible for assisting the on-site Radiologist during arthrogram procedures. The technologist will screen/work up patients, set up injection trays for the radiologist, and operate the c-arm during arthrogram procedures. When not assisting with arthrograms, the Injection Technologist assists other center modalities by helping screen and work up patients for their procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

(95%) Patient Care

• 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 as needed 

• Uses proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares, and operates radiographic,
  fluoroscopic, and portable equipment safely and competently, while obtaining quality images

• Positions patients to obtain appropriate radiographic exposures
• Manages post-scan patient hand-off 

• Prepares examination rooms for radiology procedures
• Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
• Loads and operates power injectors for contrast media administration
• Assist other modalities as needed.

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of 24 months AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
• 12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality
• ARRT certification in Radiology
• Applicable State Licensure
• BLS certification

Competencies Required: 

• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy/physiology 
• 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 maintain regular attendance and on-time arrival to work as scheduled

• 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 escalate to the next level
• Ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and engagingly
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the use of office equipment, such as computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
• Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key
• Requires 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.

Benefits (Please note that eligibility for benefits is based on position type and status and certain positions may not be eligible for all the benefits listed below)

• 401(k) matching
• Monthly bonus opportunity
• Paid Vacation Time
• PTO Accrual Beginning Day 1
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program

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Lumexa Imaging provides a competitive compensation program to attract, retain, and motivate a high-performance workforce.
 

Lumexa Imaging is an equal opportunity employer.