Rad Tech Satellite Office

WVU Medicine•Weirton, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine diagnostic radiology services for examinations, care, and treatment of satellite clinic patients, and assists radiologists and physicians when necessary. Collects and prepares blood specimens for laboratory analysis and performs pre-operative EKGs. Also carries out general office and patient-registration duties, including scheduling, obtaining guarantor information and required signatures, answering telephones, preparing patient folders and medical records, explaining patient rights, checking Clear Quote, collecting co-pays, and preparing laboratory and radiology charges. The role prepares and positions patients for radiographic examinations, explains procedures, selects appropriate equipment and supplies, and provides radiation protection. It develops radiologic films using automatic processing or Digital CR, performs routine equipment quality assurance, maintains records, and reports equipment or quality concerns. The position also supports specimen handling, infection prevention, insurance verification, and patient care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served.

Requirements

Radiologic technologist license required by the state where services are provided; the posting specifies a West Virginia license through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners or an Ohio license through the Ohio Department of Health.
Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
CPR certification.
Nine months of radiology technologist experience.
Three months of phlebotomy experience.
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of situations simultaneously.
Ability to adapt positioning techniques, equipment, and accessory devices when a patient's condition, age, or ability makes routine positioning difficult.
Ability to distinguish various shades of gray on a black-and-white monitor or photograph.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8 to 15 pounds for extended periods, lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
One year of imaging experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients or legal representatives, determine the appropriate service, and obtain complete and accurate information courteously and promptly.
Explain forms requiring signatures, inform patients of their rights, provide hospital information and brochures, and check and explain Clear Quote information.
Enter appropriate ancillary testing and maintain knowledge of insurance procedures related to registration.
Obtain insurance verification, check eligibility, and obtain procedural authorization as needed.
Collect payments according to established guidelines and transport specimens outside courier hours.
Prepare patients for radiographic examinations, explain procedures, and answer questions about radiologic exams.
Collect, prepare, and label blood specimens and stat blood work for laboratory analysis; collect additional specimens as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory work area and dispose of contaminated supplies and materials appropriately.
Perform EKGs.
Obtain guarantor information and prepare and enter laboratory and radiology fee charges in the information system.
Prepare patient demographics in the hospital information system and file and cross-index patient records.
Position patients for radiologic examinations and select appropriate equipment and supplies, including radiation-protection measures.
Develop radiologic films using automatic processing procedures or Digital CR.
Report equipment that is not working properly to the supervisor.
Use sterile and isolation techniques and follow OSHA standards.
Maintain continuing education in procedures and techniques for high-quality routine diagnostic examinations.
Maintain a clean and orderly radiology work area to prevent the spread of infection or disease.
Perform routine equipment quality assurance, maintain records, and report quality concerns.
Provide age-appropriate care and education, applying knowledge of growth and development and patient-specific needs.