Clinical Care Attendant Radiology-Clinic

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

90d

About The Position

The Radiological Technologist / Clinical Care Attendant position at Hiwatha Pecks Landing Express Clinic involves performing quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and assisting with clinical procedures under the supervision of a Provider. The role requires greeting patients, completing patient registration, and ensuring patient comfort during their visit. The position is full-time, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 8 am to 8 pm during the week and every third weekend rotation. UnityPoint Health emphasizes a culture of belonging and offers a competitive Total Rewards program.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Radiology Technology.
• ARRT certified.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of Urgent Care medical specialty.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of health system EMR.
• Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Strong interpersonal skills including exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.

Nice To Haves

• Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-direction, theoretical implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and darkroom equipment to ensure optimum image quality.
• Complete appropriate forms for recordkeeping and properly store films.
• Employ proper radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Perform and/or assist with clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite.
• Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic.
• Escort patients back to exam suite and complete patient registration and associated paperwork.
• Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting.
• Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, and complete all necessary documentation in patient’s chart.
• Offer patient convenience items to ensure patient comfort in exam suite and/or lobby.
• Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation.
• Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider.
• Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.
• Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call.
• Maintain exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and sterilize instruments as required.
• Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure.
• Maintain all logs and required checks consistent with UPC policy.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree