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RadNet - Los Angeles, CA

posted 12 days ago

Los Angeles, CA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, RadNet is Leading Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities in a team-focused environment, the core of RadNet's success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience. When you join RadNet as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients, providers, payors, and regulators to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Verify and review patient's referring physician order prior to performing exams.
  • Provide complete patient information for interpreting physicians, including: exam consent, health status, prescriptions, and any contraindications of exam.
  • Records all unusual and/or pertinent patient history in patient's medical record and/or in the Radiology Information System (RIS), prior to being interpreted by a physician.
  • Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Radiologist (depending on the type of procedure), perform various diagnostic and/or interventional radiology procedures/exams.
  • Assist Radiologist with biopsies, drainages, and other procedures as needed.
  • Assist in image acquisition and communication of image evaluation reports.
  • Review imaging procedures, obtains complete and confidential patient information, makes initial observations, and communicates those observations only to the radiologist.
  • Record patient history (previously communicated through initial observations of imaging procedures) according to approved protocols.
  • Communicate radiologist's report to referring physician following ACR communication guidelines.
  • Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
  • Perform follow-up patient evaluation and communicate findings to the radiologist.
  • Appropriately document and record procedure(s) following established Company policy and procedure guidelines for quality assurance and safety standards.
  • Write discharge summary as directed; for review and co-signature by the supervising radiologist.
  • Travel to outpatient imaging centers.
  • Complete all appropriate medical record documentation requirements associated with exam at the time of exam or at the end of the work shift as designated by site protocol.
  • Demonstrates competency regarding the need to safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information.
  • Safeguards any on site medications in accordance with Company policies, procedures and any legal requirements.
  • Demonstrates respect for company property, including any cash and patient financial information on site or on patient portals.
  • Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting and maintaining professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.
  • Demonstrates respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions.
  • Demonstrates ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.
  • Demonstrates ability to establish, nurture, and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Requirements

  • State License in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology
  • State License
  • Fluoroscopy permit
  • ACLS certification
  • Certification from an advanced academic program through Weber State University (RPA) or a certified/approved program (RA) that encompasses a nationally recognized status and curriculum as well as a radiologist-directed clinical preceptorship.
  • Good customer service skills, experience in all general fluoroscopy procedures including gastrointestinal and genitourinary (Adult and Pediatrics), as well as arthrogram and myelogram procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff and management.
  • Valid and current CA State Driver's License (no SR-2)

Nice-to-haves

  • ARRT(R) certification preferred.
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