X Ray Technician

Company: University Foot and Ankle Institute
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
The X-Ray Technician works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties. This person also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department.

Duties/Responsibilities
Greet patients on the phone and in person
Place patients in the exam rooms
Take vital signs and perform ancillary tests appropriate to skill level
Assist and setup up for providers during examination, treatment, and procedures
Perform x-rays
Keep accurate logs of x-rays
Keep accurate patient files
Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by provider
Ensure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies
Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
Maintain HIPAA
Coordination of services between multiple practices demonstrable by excellent communication skills
Perform other x-ray and medical assistant duties as necessary

Requirements:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies
Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
Ability to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff
Basic typing skills to input various data into Information systems
Experience in an outpatient practice
Able to coordinate NP services, assist patients with office, medications and procedure authorizations and explain process to patients
Ability to use EMR and perform chart abstraction into EMR
Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft office
Ability to prioritize work efficiently
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Must be able to multi-task and be flexible in changing work assignments at short notice, which includes increasing work hours as needed to cover the practice needs
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
Education and Experience
1+ Year of x-ray and medical assistant experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
Valid X-Ray License through the Ca Department of Public Health

About University Foot and Ankle

University Foot and Ankle Institute is well known as one of the most technologically advanced foot and ankle practices in the nation. While other practices say they know about "the latest and greatest," UFAI has been researching, running clinical trials, and performing these techniques for decades.

We've been a leader in the field of regenerative medicine for well over 10 years. This includes platelet-rich plasma therapy, stem cell therapy, and cartilage replacement. No other foot and ankle practice have more experience or success in developing and using human regenerative medicine.

University Foot and Ankle Institute has 7 convenient locations across Los Angeles County - Santa Monica, El Segundo, Mid-City Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, Westlake Village, and Valencia.
At University Foot and Ankle Institute, you always receive personalized care from our internationally recognized foot and ankle specialists.

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