Prn Lsrt

American Family Care Arvada•Arvada, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease. Assist with administrative and clinical needs as appropriate, such as patient registration and medical assisting duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
ARRT-registered or board eligible preferred.
Licensed per state regulation.
In some states, Medical Assistant Certification or registry, Practical Nursing License, EMT or Paramedic certification is acceptable.
PRN team members are not guaranteed a specific number of hours or shifts.
To maintain PRN status, employees are expected to work a minimum of two full shifts per month when available.
PRN team members are often contacted first when additional coverage is needed due to call-offs, vacations, or increased patient volume.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and explain procedures to patients in a compassionate manner
Position patients appropriately for diagnostic imaging procedures
Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques
Process images, review for proper identification and quality control and prepare images for reading by a physician as well as radiologist overreads
Utilize both digital and non-digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all policies and procedures
Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments in accordance with approved standards, policies, procedures, and protocol as necessary.
Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
Complete forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
Serve as Medical Receptionist and/or Medical Assistant if/when needed within appropriate guidelines
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned