Radiologic Technologist Manager

AFC Urgent Care Portland/Vancouver•Portland, OR

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The AFC Imaging Manager manages all aspects of the X Ray program at the AFC Portland Group of clinics. The key responsibilities are divided into 3 main areas: Xray/Imaging Compliance, Shepherd the AFC LXMO education program & new graduates comp requirements, and Provide technical coaching and supervision to the AFC LXMO/RT team. Imaging compliance responsibilities entail creating and maintaining standardized radiology compliance for all clinics and ongoing supervision of the LXMO/ARRT staff’s technical skills. Overall compliance responsibilities include items like ensuring that all clinic’s X-ray manuals are up to date, manuals meet or exceed federal compliance standards, all X-ray staff are routinely audited for quality assurance, and that an ongoing internal training program is developed and executed on for current X-ray staff. The AFC LXMO education program is an OBMI approved program to train AFC employees to be able to fulfill the requirements for obtaining an LXMO license in Oregon. The position will lead and coordinate the coursework and lab for this course. Occasionally, this position may be called upon to assist with imaging in one or more of the clinics. This involves providing clinical support to our providers by assisting with patient’s needs and obtaining diagnostic information via operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. The Rad Tech will also assist patients at registration and in the clinic rooms to ensure an optimal patient experience.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED, required
Current ARRT Certification, required
3+ years Imaging/ARRT Experience, required
Training and experience as a Medical Assistant
Team player who is equally comfortable working independently
Warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills
Ability to understand medical terminology.
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and dependability.
Skilled in Office Productivity software (Google Docs)
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

Responsibilities

Foster the growth of the LXMO staff within AFC
Shepard the AFC LXMO program (teach courses & practicals) based upon the approved Syllabus from OBMI
Ensure follow up with the Director of the program regarding regulations & updates to the program
Ongoing coaching for new and existing LXMO staff
Perform X-Rays
Perform medical assisting procedures under the supervision of physician or ACP
Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart
Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to Patients regarding radiology issues or questions when applicable
Maintain & improve radiology compliance program to include (but not limited to): Examine and Edit current Radiology Manual and Standards, Continued education for our AFC LXMO or RT Staff, Increase quality standards by tracking radiology staff images, Keep track of current and expired radiology badges, and licenses, Prepare and set clinics up for success re: potential random audits
Coaching and training the LXMO group in AFC Portland - working very closely with the direct Clinic Managers of these individuals.