X-Ray Tech

About this role

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description Summary: Under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor, performs diagnostic x-rays following departmental protocols, ALARA and service behavior standards.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time): 

• Performs routine diagnostic procedures utilizing knowledge of radiation/imaging scientific principles, technical skills and well-developed problem-solving capabilities • Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies. • Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic procedures. • Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure. • Properly and safely positions the patient for maximum diagnostic yield. • Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards

• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition. • Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisor. • Follows the clinic exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens • May be required by their manager/lead to perform other duties which may be necessary or desirable

PACS • Enters appropriate information into PACS and makes sure the study is ready to be dictated before submitting to the radiologist.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee is frequently required to sit at a computer for long period of times. Must be able to distinguish colors

Work Environment: Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations.  Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids.  Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times.  Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Success Factors: Deliver quality healthcare through teamwork, dependability, innovation, integrity, and compassion.

Education and/or Experience : Graduate of an approved radiological program.  Experience in radiology imaging modalities is preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent technical skills, pursues training and development opportunities.  Understanding technique and patient positioning to obtain the best images possible.  Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiologic equipment, safety hazards related to radiology, and aseptic techniques.  Skill in troubleshooting equipment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists AART(R).  Current state permit/license as general diagnostic radiographer and CPR Certification is required.

Travel : – possible travel between satellite locations

 “SUMMIT believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our overall success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor SUMMIT to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors." 
Pay Range: $37.69 - $47.12 Hourly

 The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sex

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