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Description
Who We Are:
NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.
Company culture is at our core! Our core values are more than just words; they are a way of life! We believe in being patient centered, providing high quality service, teamwork, focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust. Do our values speak to you?
We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!
The Challenge (Job Summary)
As an x-ray technician, you have the opportunity to live our core values every day by helping our patients in all walks of life, providing high quality care, working with an excellent team, being a trusted resource for our patients and team members, and having an impact in the community through our engagement and volunteer efforts. In addition, the ideal candidate will be responsible for performing radiology exams specific to respective area of X-ray or CT duties. Work is performed in accordance with NOMS policies and procedures/applicable federal and state laws. Effective performance requires independent action under general supervision.
Your Day To Day & Essential Functions
A Wonderful Environment: This position is based in Parma, Ohio. The office has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to work with stellar patients.
Benefits: NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options. NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.
Competitive Pay: We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities: We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training program for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Combination of office and exam setting. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a radiology department. Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including assisting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
NOMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conducted and civic responsibility. This includes our policy of offering fair and equal opportunities to every employee or applicant for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability or genetic information, or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected classes, in accordance with applicable law.
Description
Who We Are:
NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.
Company culture is at our core! Our core values are more than just words; they are a way of life! We believe in being patient centered, providing high quality service, teamwork, focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust. Do our values speak to you?
We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!
The Challenge (Job Summary)
As an x-ray technician, you have the opportunity to live our core values every day by helping our patients in all walks of life, providing high quality care, working with an excellent team, being a trusted resource for our patients and team members, and having an impact in the community through our engagement and volunteer efforts. In addition, the ideal candidate will be responsible for performing radiology exams specific to respective area of X-ray or CT duties. Work is performed in accordance with NOMS policies and procedures/applicable federal and state laws. Effective performance requires independent action under general supervision.
Your Day To Day & Essential Functions
- Complies with HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Prepares patients for radiographic procedures. Takes images following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Prepares and injects contrast when needed for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Logs procedures completed. Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
- Develops and processes images to film and CD burner. Proficient in sending studies to Radiologist and archival system.
- Maintains and cleans exam rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
- Processes diagnostic imaging procedures and records history forms when necessary.
- Requests and coordinates all necessary patient information including charting and charge slips.
- Performs QA procedures on the equipment on a routine schedule to maintain requirements for ODH and ACR accreditation.
- Responsible for maintaining medical inventory and reporting orders as needed.
- Copies records when requested with proper authority.
- Other duties as assigned.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification
- Current Ohio License
- Current CPR certification
- Required to maintain CE requirements
- Graduate of accredited X-ray Program.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in respective area required
- Knowledge of procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of equipment including safety hazards common to equipment.
- Knowledge of printing exams to CD/film
- Working knowledge of PACS system and CD burner
- Knowledge of sending and storing images.
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, Physicians, patients, and families.
A Wonderful Environment: This position is based in Parma, Ohio. The office has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to work with stellar patients.
Benefits: NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options. NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.
Competitive Pay: We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities: We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training program for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Combination of office and exam setting. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a radiology department. Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including assisting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
NOMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conducted and civic responsibility. This includes our policy of offering fair and equal opportunities to every employee or applicant for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability or genetic information, or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected classes, in accordance with applicable law.
