Radiologic Technologist Team Lead - ARRT Certified

AFC Urgent Care Portland/Vancouver•Portland, OR

12h•$32•Onsite

About The Position

AFC X-ray Team Lead/AFC LXMO Instructor The AFC X-ray Team Lead assists the X-ray Manager with the AFC LXMO program and X-ray Compliance in the Portland region. The key responsibilities are divided into 3 main areas: Xray/Imaging Compliance Performing Clinical Diagnostic Quality Images and Medical Assisting Provide technical coaching to the AFC Portland LXMO team to include LXMO cohort instruction Imaging compliance responsibilities entail assisting with the creation and maintenance of standardized radiology compliance for all Portland clinics and ongoing guidance of the LXMO staff’s technical skills. Overall compliance responsibilities include items like ensuring that 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 in assistance to the X-ray Manager. This position will be called upon to assist with imaging and medical assisting in the North East Clinic. This involves providing clinical support to our providers by assisting with patient needs and obtaining diagnostic information via operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. The Radiologic Technologist will also assist patients at registration and in the clinic rooms to ensure an optimal patient experience. AFC LXMO Program - AFC is one of few Urgent Cares in Oregon that allows for the training of Limited X-ray Machine Operators. An ARRT Licensed Team Lead has the potential to instruct courses or assist in the instruction of courses creating new LXMOs for the State of Oregon.

Requirements

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
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
ARRT Radiologic Technologist with current license, one year experience
Ability to coach and encourage staff on image comprehension and compliance
Ability to review and organize radiology compliance for multiple clinics

Nice To Haves

Interest in Medical Assisting experience
Prior Leadership Roles
Comfort in assisting instruction for courses online and in person

Responsibilities

Foster the growth of the LXMO Program within AFC
Educate & review radiology updates in industry.
Educate LXMO staff on competencies after audits
Perform Diagnostic Quality Examinations
Perform medical assisting procedures under 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
Assist with Maintaining & Improving radiology compliance program and LXMO instruction program to include (but not limited to):
Examine and Audit current Radiology Manual and Standards
Continued education for our AFC LXMO Staff
Increase quality standards by tracking radiology staff images
Keep track of current and expired radiology badges, and licenses/permits
Prepare and set clinics up for success re: potential random audits
This position will involve an assisting role in coaching and training the LXMO group in AFC Portland - working very closely with the direct X-ray Manager and Clinic Managers of these individuals.