Orthopedic X-Ray Technologist

Overview

Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experience in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Orthopedic X-Ray Technologist to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our Fast Pace mission of teamwork, communication, empowerment and quality care in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Fast Pace Health aims to push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will consist of an array of different services. We are changing the delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service, in a way that puts the patient’s needs first and improves the health status of our communities.

Why Choose Fast Pace Health?

Why You’ll Love Fast Pace:

• Flexible schedule options Monday to Friday only (including 4x10's)
• Work Life Balance – No on call/after hours
• Scheduled Patients

Paid Holidays

• Competitive pay and benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k)
• Nurturing family-like atmosphere fostering success and fulfillment through supportive bonds and collaborative achievements
• Contribute to our mission by serving your local community
• Limitless growth opportunities: diverse patients, continuous learning, and internal promotion

Responsibilities

• At Fast Pace Urgent Care, Orthopedic X-Ray Technicians provide clinical and administrative support essential for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). They provide outstanding patient service, maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere, and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment in addition to imaging. The Orthopedic X-Ray Technician will provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in- depth knowledge as well as communicating effectively with team members.

What You Will Do:

• Clinical: Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS.
• Assists orthopedic provider in patient assessments and examinations.
• Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices based on provider orders.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake.
• Educate patients on device care, mobility restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
• Perform measurements and fittings for custom orthopedic devices.
• Perform phlebotomy, lab testing, and other basic nursing tasks when not directly in the course of a radio graphical exam.
• Perform wound care and suture removal as needed.
• Monitor and track x-ray orders so they can be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist patient with proper positioning during the exam to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Responsible to correctly label laterality of all images using initialed lead markers.
• Review exam images for initial read by provider and send final images to radiology group for over read.
• The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers, and managers.
• Administrative: Verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals.
• Maintain and update patient records.
• Prepare and organize patient charts for upcoming appointments.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
• May perform as a Scribe as needed.
• Assist providers with conducting proper patient follow-ups, including but not limited to, conducting follow-up calls within 1-2 days of treatment, respond to messages within the same day of receipt.
• Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and triage urgent messages to orthopedic provider.
• Manage inventory, order medical supplies and medications as needed.
• Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS.
• Perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications and perform other basic nursing tasks when not directly in the course of a radio graphical exam if applicable in your state.
• Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist and Clinical Tech position as detailed in the specific Patient Care Specialist and Clinical Tech job description.
• Non-Essential Functions: Assists with urgent care activities as orthopedic schedule allows.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Experience Requirements and Preferences
• 1+ year of experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist
• Indiana Residents Only
• : In Indiana, Limited Scope License requires a State License and proof of ARRT License
• Education Requirements
• High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
• Compliance
• Fast Pace Health is committed to the principle of equal employment and creating an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct.
• Please refer to the links below for information regarding your rights under certain federal laws: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
• Mississippi Residents Only: In Mississippi, Fast Pace requires pre-employment/drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The law requires that Fast Pace notify applicants, in writing, upon application and prior to the collection of the specimen for drug and alcohol test, that they may be tested for “the presence of drugs [or alcohol] in their metabolites.” Miss. Code. Ann. § 71-7-3(5).
• Applicants are limited to individuals from states, excluding the following:  California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• At Fast Pace Urgent Care, Orthopedic X-Ray Technicians provide clinical and administrative support essential for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). They provide outstanding patient service, maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere, and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment in addition to imaging. The Orthopedic X-Ray Technician will provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in- depth knowledge as well as communicating effectively with team members.

What You Will Do:

• Clinical: Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS.
• Assists orthopedic provider in patient assessments and examinations.
• Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices based on provider orders.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake.
• Educate patients on device care, mobility restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
• Perform measurements and fittings for custom orthopedic devices.
• Perform phlebotomy, lab testing, and other basic nursing tasks when not directly in the course of a radio graphical exam.
• Perform wound care and suture removal as needed.
• Monitor and track x-ray orders so they can be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist patient with proper positioning during the exam to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Responsible to correctly label laterality of all images using initialed lead markers.
• Review exam images for initial read by provider and send final images to radiology group for over read.
• The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers, and managers.
• Administrative: Verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals.
• Maintain and update patient records.
• Prepare and organize patient charts for upcoming appointments.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
• May perform as a Scribe as needed.
• Assist providers with conducting proper patient follow-ups, including but not limited to, conducting follow-up calls within 1-2 days of treatment, respond to messages within the same day of receipt.
• Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and triage urgent messages to orthopedic provider.
• Manage inventory, order medical supplies and medications as needed.
• Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS.
• Perform blood draws, give injections, administer oral medications and perform other basic nursing tasks when not directly in the course of a radio graphical exam if applicable in your state.
• Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist and Clinical Tech position as detailed in the specific Patient Care Specialist and Clinical Tech job description.
• Non-Essential Functions: Assists with urgent care activities as orthopedic schedule allows.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.