Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist

Direct Orthopedic Care•Carrollton, TX

6h•$24 - $27

About The Position

The Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist provides x-rays at the provider’s direction and supports clinical care, guest safety, hospitality, and patient flow. The role reports to the Practice Manager and includes assisting providers, communicating with guests and team members, and maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.

Requirements

Proficiency in computer skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Working understanding of HIPAA regulations and ongoing compliance.

Responsibilities

Take initial x-rays per DOC protocol and follow-up x-rays at the provider’s discretion.
Welcome guests and provide courteous, attentive, and professional hospitality.
Explain treatment and follow protocols that reduce guest anxiety and ensure questions are answered.
Lead guest flow, including rooming guests, taking vitals, setting up injections, obtaining prior authorizations for injections, ordering supplies, educating guests, and applying DME.
Apply safety techniques, register guests in PACS, and transport guests between rooms.
Check in guests, collect demographic information, verify insurance coverage, and collect copays.
Maintain patient confidentiality and secure protected health information (PHI), while complying with HIPAA.
Notify providers and team members of guest arrivals, monitor delays, and communicate continually.
Minimize radiation exposure to guests and team members through radiation protection techniques and DOC protocols.
Input CPT codes in the EMR.
Maintain radiology equipment, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair scheduling, inventory, and service history.
Assist providers with guest care by documenting care using EMR and PAC technology.
Study and anticipate applicable legal requirements and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge.