Alta Orthopaedics has been providing expert orthopaedic and sports medical care to Santa Barbara and Solvang for over 30 years. They combine state-of-the-art orthopaedic practices with compassionate, personalized care. Alta is a BUSY practice and wants to hire individual(s) who are committed to teamwork, excellence, and personalized care with the patients.
About the Role:
The role of the X-Ray Technician is to attain accurate radiological images as requested by the physician while maintaining a safe encounter for the patient, the staff, and them themselves. The X-Ray Technician will also assist the professional staff in applying casts, braces/splints, bandaging, and other procedures needed for the Alta patients.
Job Responsibilities:
* Show to work on time with a clean and presentable appearance.
* Perform x-rays producing accurate quality images as requested by medical provider.
* Wears/utilizes film badge and turns in/replaces monthly per the standard
* Make copies of patient’s films as requested
* Follow all state and federal compliance standards required
* Assist in the general maintenance of the x-ray machine and its components
* Assure any necessary reports are available to accompany the patient during their visit
* Assist the treating professional during the patient encounter
* Acquires any needed information from the patient’s electronic medical record.
* Assisting with the ordering of supplies and managing storage of them.
* Work with other staff members in a collaborative manner
* Assist with the answering of phones, taking messages, and scheduling as needed
* Maintaining a clean environment including shared cleaning duties.
* Maintain HIPPA Compliance
* Attending meetings as requested
* Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education:
* Active Radiological Technician license for the state of California
* Fluoroscopy License
* Employee will have a minimum of a high school diploma
Skills Required:
* Excellent communications: verbal, non verbal, written
* Good interpersonal skills
* Able to take appropriate x-rays based on medical provider’s request
* Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
* Ability to problem solve for good outcomes
* Strong computer skills including:
o Microsoft Office
o EMR/HER/PACS
o Practice management/Appointment schedules
o Scanning
o Printing
o Copying of files and CD’s
* Familiarity with medical legal needs within a medical office
* Data Entry
* Good understanding of anatomical terms and orthopedic injuries
* Belief that their efforts are an important piece to the patient experience.
Reports to:
* Directly to the Practice Manager
* Partners and Medical Professionals have indirect oversight as well
Work Environment:
* Work area is temperate and well lit
* Limited exposure to x-ray. Film Badge provided to measure dosing
* May use sharp edged device to remove cast
* Moderate noise level including voices, printers, and ringing phones
* Use of headset
* Walking surfaces are low nap carpet, tile, and manufactured flooring
Physical Requirements:
* Primarily a standing and walking position
* Up to 80% on the computer
* Lifting requirement is normally less than 40#
* Walking distances are occasional and no greater than 50 yards unless walking to or from the parking garage,
but performed repetitively
* Mild to moderate phones
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.00-$52.00
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Travel reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Surgery
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required for all staff and patients. Facility is disinfected throughout the day. Outdoor waiting available for patients.
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Language:
* Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One locatio
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Travel reimbursement
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
