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Job DetailsJob Location: Temple Downtown - Temple, TX 76501Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareEssential Functions Performs diagnostic radiographic examinations according to established protocols, positioning standards, and departmental procedures. Verifies patient identity, imaging orders, clinical indications, and pregnancy status when applicable. Explains procedures and provides professional, compassionate care throughout the patient experience. Positions patients and selects appropriate technical factors to obtain diagnostic-quality images while following ALARA principles. Reviews images for positioning, technical quality, and diagnostic acceptability before completing examinations. Maintains accurate documentation and ensures images and examinations are appropriately transmitted through PACS and the electronic medical record. Follows established workflows for routine, urgent, and STAT imaging and communicates appropriately with providers, radiologists, and clinical staff. Maintains the X-ray room, equipment, and work area in accordance with safety, infection prevention, and quality standards. Performs required equipment quality control activities and promptly reports equipment, image-quality, or safety concerns to the Director of Radiology. Maintains appropriate imaging supplies and assists with inventory management. Complies with WFM policies, HIPAA requirements, radiation safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities, required training, and continuing education. Assists with scheduling, patient workflow, and other Radiology department functions as needed. Provides imaging services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Provides coverage at other WFM locations as operational needs require. Performs other duties within the scope of the position as assigned. Key Success Factors Produces consistently high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient and radiation safety. Works independently and manages daily imaging operations with minimal routine supervision. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and appropriately escalates clinical, technical, or operational concerns. Provides courteous, compassionate, and professional patient care. Communicates effectively with patients, providers, radiologists, and clinic staff. Maintains accurate and timely documentation. Demonstrates reliability, accountability, organization, and attention to detail. Adapts effectively to changes in patient volume, scheduling, and operational priorities. Contributes positively to teamwork and the overall efficiency of Radiology and clinic operations. Qualifications Radiologic Technologist Reports To: Director of Radiology Location: Waco Family Medicine – Temple Shift: Day Shift, 8-hour shift Status: Full-Time Position Summary The Radiologic Technologist serves as the primary X-ray technologist for the WFM Temple location and is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality diagnostic radiography services. This position independently manages daily X-ray operations while working collaboratively with providers and clinic staff to support timely, patient-centered care. Education & Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Current Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license. Current ARRT registration in Radiography, RT(R). Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe. Previous outpatient or ambulatory imaging experience preferred. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Visual and auditory accuracy Shift length - 8 hours Indoor setting Continuous use of computer and calculator Long periods of sitting Frequent use of telephone Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands Continuous conversational communication Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs. Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas Frequent use of personal car Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions Memorize and retain instructions Read and interpret detailed specifications
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