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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
