X-ray Technologist SF

Company Overview

After years of working in the ER, our team of experienced emergency medical providers decided to create a better alternative to traditional emergency rooms where patients are subjected to long waits in crowded waiting rooms, only to receive rushed and impersonal service. Our urgent care facilities are clean, safe, and comfortable with state of the art equipment. We offer extended and weekend hours and are happy to treat patients without the need for an appointment or referral.

Direct Urgent Care and Carbon Health recently merged to deliver an exceptional end to end patient experience. Carbon Health is a new kind of healthcare network that is simple, convenient and always accessible. Carbon’s network of doctors are accessible online through our mobile app and in-person at our clinics, providing a seamless and easy healthcare experience that works with our busy lives. With smart technology, human-centric design and a team of top medical experts, Carbon Health and Direct Urgent Care are reimagining healthcare from the ground up.

Job Summary

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast paced, paperless environment. This position is primarily responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Additional responsibilities may include some Medical Assistant tasks including but not limited to taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc.

As an urgent care we see mostly lower acuity patients but we are a patient centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are filling positions in San Francisco.

We are looking for someone that is available on weekends. Looking forward to hearing from you.

*Limited License X-Ray Technologists will also be considered!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CRT certificate
• Current CPR- BLS
• Limited License Technologists will be considered if they have their CRT certificate.

Benefits and Perks

• Direct Urgent Care offers competitive pay, advancement opportunities and benefits.
• Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance, vacation time, sick time and a company-matching pre-tax 401K plan.
• Part-time employees are eligible for vacation time, sick time and a company-matching pre-tax 401K  plan.
• Per diem employees are eligible for sick time.
• Direct Urgent Care has a corporate gym membership with 24 hour fitness: All of our employees can join 24 hour fitness and their initiation fee will be waived! Your membership dues will be deducted from your regular paycheck and you will have access to over 425 locations and 24 Life e-magazine.