Limited Scope X-Ray Technician

Company:Concentra Location:San Antonio, TX 78217 Job Category:Medical/Health Reference Code:conc-00018494 Serving the occupational, auto and group healthcare markets, Concentra provides employers, insurers and payors with a series of integrated services that include employment-related injury and occupational healthcare, in-network and out-of-network medical claims review and repricing, access to preferred provider organizations, first notice of loss services, case management and other cost containment services. Concentra provides its services to approximately 136,000 employer locations and 3,700 insurance companies, group health plans, third-party administrators and other healthcare payors. The Company has over 300 medical centers located in 40 states. It also operates the Beech Street and FOCUS networks which include 544,000 providers, 52,000 ancillary providers and 4,400 acute-care hospitals nationwide. Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NOTICE:Employment Verification Done. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. JOB SUMMARY: Applies X-rays to patients for diagnostic purposes as directed by physician and concurrent with Concentra medical protocols in accordance with Concentra policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Positions patient under X-Ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection. -Administers routine X-Ray exams, assists in physical exams, assists physician in treatment of injured patients by giving injections, changing dressings, or removing sutures under the physician's or nurse's directions. -Adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure. -Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered. -Maintains radiological film files and storage, pulls X-Rays as required for referrals and/or copying. -Keeps logs for X-Rays sent out for referrals. -Makes minor adjustments to equipment. -Performs duties to achieve or exceed established service standards. -Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS: -Graduate of accredited program for X-Ray technicians. -Licensed in accordance with state of jurisdiction.JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: -6 months experience in X-Ray department.DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: -Familiar with routine medical procedures -Operation and control of equipment -Effective speaking to convey information -Equipment operation monitoring -Reading comprehension -Active listening -Social perceptiveness -Monitoring -Technology design abilities to generate or adapt equipment and technology to serve user needs -Written comprehension -Information ordering -Speech clarity -Service orientation WORKING CONDITIONS: -Clinic environment -Spend significant amount of time standing -Wearing of specialized protective equipment -Use hands to control handle or feel objects, tools or controls To Apply, Click here The Circle of Success.Concentra's mission is to improve the quality of life by making health care accessible and affordable. We serve the occupational, urgent care, and automobile markets with a wide range of services: Employment-related injury care and occupational health care provided at more than 320 Concentra-managed medical centers in 40 states. Urgent care services provided to the public at selected medical center locations in key metropolitan areas. Specialty occupational health care solutions provided to employers through on-site locations, by traveling to the workplace, or via the Internet and telephone. Automobile claim services through our Auto Injury Solutions division. The Circle of Opportunity. Concentra manages more than 320 medical centers in 40 states and continues to expand our geographic reach through the acquisition of established medical providers and the development of new locations. We are actively expanding our Urgent Care service offering by adding this capability to existing Concentra Medical Center locations. Our specialty health services, which we refer to as our Health Solutions division, is rapidly expanding as we identify new ways to provide customized health care solutions for employers and their workers.The Circle of Teamwork. Concentra brings together talented, compassionate people to solve the highly complex issues of health care delivery, accessibility, and affordability. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of people through our ability to improve health care efficiency and outcomes. Your career path and development can be on-the-go at Concentra, where you can advance as far as your ideas and performance can take you.