Xray Tech Needed- Urgent Hire

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Make You Well / First Physicians — Odessa, TX


Employment type: Full-time, on-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with possible Saturdays
Reports to: Office Manager


About us
Make You Well/ First Physicians is a primary care and walk-in clinic serving Odessa and the Permian Basin. We care for patients of all ages, from everyday illnesses and preventive visits to DOT physicals and on-the-job injuries. Every patient who walks through our doors deserves to feel welcomed and well cared for.


About the role
The X-Ray Tech performs high-quality diagnostic X-rays and EKGs for our walk-in, primary care, and occupational medicine patients. You’ll work closely with our providers to get quick, accurate results, especially for injuries, while keeping every patient safe and comfortable. You may also be asked to cover our other clinic locations in Odessa as needed.


Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic X-rays as ordered by providers, including extremities, chest, spine, and abdomen
• Perform EKGs as ordered by providers and send results for provider review
• Position patients correctly and comfortably to get clear, accurate images
• Follow radiation safety practices to protect patients, staff, and yourself
• Take X-rays for on-the-job injuries, workers’ compensation visits, and pre-employment exams
• Check images for quality and repeat views when needed
• Send images to providers and radiologists for reading
• Enter exam details and document accurately in Athena
• Explain each procedure to patients and answer their questions
• Keep the X-ray room, EKG machine, and equipment clean, stocked, and in good working order
• Report equipment problems and help with routine quality checks
• Maintain radiation monitoring badges and safety records
• Help with rooming patients, vital signs, and other clinic tasks when needed
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines

Required qualifications

• Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program, or a limited radiography program
• Current Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certificate or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) certificate
• Current BLS (CPR) certification
• Knowledge of radiation safety and proper patient positioning
• Willing to perform EKGs (training provided if needed)
• Caring, professional, and patient with every patient
• Willing to work at other clinic locations in Odessa as needed

Preferred qualifications

• ARRT registration, RT(R)
• 1 or more years of X-ray experience in urgent care, primary care, or occupational medicine
• EKG experience
• Experience with digital radiography
• Experience with Athena (athenahealth) or another EHR system
• Cross-trained in medical assistant duties, such as vitals and rooming
• Bilingual in English and Spanish