Radiologic Technologist

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a health care system in central North Carolina, with four hospitals, more than 600 beds, and more than 6,200 employees working across more than 75 locations in a 15-county service area. The system provides services including heart care through the Reid Heart Center. The Patient Service Representative/Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs x-rays to support Convenient Care and, occasionally, other specialties in the building. The position also performs front-desk administrative duties. The technologist evaluates patient status and coordinates exams with nursing staff and providers, verifies and modifies exam orders as appropriate, produces and documents diagnostic images, and follows quality, safety, infection-control, and radiation-safety policies. The role also uses clinical and office systems, maintains clinical competencies and required education, assists coworkers, communicates pertinent information, and reports equipment failures.

Requirements

ARRT registered or registry eligible in Radiology.
Three years’ experience in a physician’s office with medical billing experience may be accepted in lieu of formal billing or Patient Service Representative training.
Maintain education hours required by ARRT and FirstHealth, including BLS.

Nice To Haves

One year of Radiology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient status to determine the method of examination and coordinate with nursing staff and the provider.
Verify exam orders and make appropriate modifications; use Epic to generate the Radiology check-in document according to department policy.
Use the technique chart located in the rooms and perform daily quality-control functions.
Produce optimal images in compliance with Quality Assurance policies, using appropriate positioning and marking images with required identification.
Follow departmental guidelines for disposition of images and document information on images, requests, and quality control.
Maintain clinical competencies and education hours required by ARRT and FirstHealth, including BLS.
Operate office and communication systems, including the Electronic Medical Record system, HBOC, PACS, Epic EMR, and Systoc.
Select and use appropriate supplies for procedures and patient care.
Follow OSHA and FirstHealth requirements, radiation-safety policies, and departmental and organizational safety and infection-control measures.
Use proper equipment techniques to prevent unnecessary harm to patients, equipment, and coworkers.
Provide guidance and assistance to coworkers, communicate pertinent information to the Regional Manager, and anticipate the informational needs of those served.
Document and report equipment failures to appropriate personnel.
Perform front-desk administrative duties.