MA/Limited Xray
San Marcos, CA, United States
About the role
- Carbon Health is looking for a Limited X-ray Technologist to join the clinical team at one of our imaging-equipped hub clinics. Working under a state limited-scope license, you'll perform permitted diagnostic X-ray exams (such as chest and extremities, per your state's scope) as part of same-day urgent care.
What you'll do
- Perform diagnostic X-ray exams within the scope permitted by your state limited license (e.g., chest, extremities), per provider order, positioning patients correctly for quality images
- Refer any exam outside your licensed scope to a Full X-ray Technologist
- Follow radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles to protect patients and staff
- Maintain and calibrate X-ray equipment; report malfunctions promptly
- Ensure images meet quality standards before submission for interpretation
- Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation in the EHR
- Support patient flow and assist the clinical team with rooming patients, vitals, point of care testing, procedures, blood draws and other clinical duties.
- Follow all safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance protocols, including state/federal radiation licensing requirements
- Cover front desk duties as needed, including check-in, check-out, and phones and additional front office duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned by clinic leadership.
- Be available to travel to other Carbon Health locations within a reasonable distance, as business needs require.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current state limited-scope/limited-permit X-ray license required (scope and exam vary by state — confirm requirements for the posting state)
- Medical Assistant certification (preferred)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Experience in urgent care, ED, or outpatient imaging preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, walk-in care environment