Job Description

Position Summary

A rapidly expanding, innovative healthcare organization in the Greater New Orleans area is seeking a skilled, versatile X-Ray Technician to join its dynamic primary care team.

For clinical professionals who are ambitious, patient-focused, and thrive in an engaging, supportive environment, this role offers a diverse and rewarding daily workflow. In this dual-capacity position, you will provide critical diagnostic radiological imaging while assisting with general primary care clinical duties under provider supervision. Because dedicated X-ray volume fluctuates throughout the day, blending imaging expertise with medical assisting ensures active team involvement and comprehensive patient care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Radiological Imaging: Perform high-quality X-ray examinations for patients (including geriatric populations), ensuring optimal positioning, appropriate radiation protection, and accurate exposure settings.
• Dual Clinical & Medical Assisting Support: Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy/blood draws, conduct EKGs, assist with minor procedures, change dressings, and sanitize/stock treatment rooms.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with radiation safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and internal quality assurance standards.
• EMR & Administrative Documentation: Accurately log diagnostic imaging parameters, update electronic medical records (EMR), maintain digital image files, and track referral workflows.
• Patient Care Coordination: Deliver compassionate, high-touch customer service, explaining imaging procedures clearly to reduce patient anxiety and collaborating with multidisciplinary providers.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required; graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure & Credentials:
• Current state licensure or certification to practice medical imaging in accordance with Louisiana state regulations (ARRT registration/certification required or eligible).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience as an X-Ray Technologist in an outpatient, urgent care, or primary care environment.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems and standard healthcare computer applications.
• Interpersonal Capabilities: Strong clinical multitasking ability, warm patient communication skills, and a collaborative team-player mentality.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available on Day 1 of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 6% (eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment).
• Accrued vacation time, dedicated paid sick leave bank, and a floating holiday allotment.
• Company-paid holiday time off for 7 recognized annual holidays.

Salary

The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual hourly rate will be based on qualifications, experience, and education.

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