Radiologic Technologist
About The Position
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. Patient Service Representative/Diagnostic Radiology Technologist: Perform x-rays to support the convenient care and occasionally the other specialties in the building. As well as, perform front desk administrative duties.
Requirements
- ARRT registered or registry eligible in Radiology
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Radiology experience preferred
- Three years’ experience in physician office with medical billing experience may be accepted in lieu of formal billing or PSR formal training
Responsibilities
- Uses appropriate problem-solving approach to plan performance of services.
- Evaluate patient status to determine method of exam and coordinates with nursing staff and provider.
- Verify exam orders and make appropriate modifications - Convenient Care Clinics utilizes Epic Electronic Medical Information System to generate Radiology check-in document per department policy.
- Utilizes technique chart located in rooms.
- Has knowledge of daily quality control functions.
- Produces optimal images in compliance with Quality Assurance policies.
- Utilizes good positioning skills when creating patient images.
- Maintains education hours as required by ARRT and FHC to include BLS.
- Follows departmental guidelines for disposition of images.
- Marks images with all required identification.
- Maintains clinical competencies.
- Operates office and communication systems to include Electronic Medical Record system, HBOC, PACS, and Epic EMR System, and Systoc.
- Selects and uses appropriate supplies needed to perform procedures and provide patient care.
- Follows guidelines set by OSHA and FHC requirements.
- Adheres to radiation safety policies.
- Complies with departmental and organizational safety and infection control measures.
- Uses proper techniques when working with equipment to prevent unnecessary harm to patient, equipment and (or) co-workers.
- Provides guidance and assistance to co-workers.
- Provides pertinent information to Regional Manager.
- Good communication skills per corporate policy.
- Anticipates informational needs of those served.
- Documentation on images, requests, and QC.
- Documents/Reports equipment failure to appropriate personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
