Job description

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: $28.00 - $54.00 per hour

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: In person

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