Radiology Tech/Limited XRay Tech (Per-diem- Monday- Friday & Weekends 1PM -9PM) Mount Prospect, IL & Glenview, IL
About The Position
The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray Tech) supports departmental functions aligned with PM Pediatrics’ mission, vision, and goals. In a pediatric urgent care setting, the role applies radiologic skills and assists with primary patient care based on individual patient needs and within the employee’s scope of practice, under the physician’s direct supervision. The position maintains effective working relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The role provides clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations; prepares patients for radiological procedures and performs x-rays according to established patient-care and safety procedures; and helps with specimen collection, laboratory testing, splinting, and other patient-care tasks. It also supports radiology quality assurance, maintains equipment and supplies, follows clinic policies and safety standards, protects confidential patient information, and contributes to patient service and team operations.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Radiologic Technologist program.
- Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic processes, and procedures.
- Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.
- Knowledge of digital imaging.
- Ability to perform the listed patient-care and radiology duties within scope of practice under a physician’s direct supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of electronic health records; eCW is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
- Obtain medical histories, patient vital signs, and intake information.
- Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established patient-care and safety procedures.
- Obtain quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- Ensure radiology equipment is in good working condition and complies with applicable laws and regulations.
- Document daily radiology equipment quality control at the start of the shift.
- Document repeat exposures and parent-holding logs with pocket dosimeter readings.
- Assist with the radiology quality assurance program for radiography equipment.
- Immediately report equipment malfunctions to the management team.
- Promptly notify medical staff of emergencies involving patients in distress.
- Collect throat and nasal specimens and process samples for testing.
- Assist with laboratory testing of patient samples and routine quality assurance testing.
- Apply splints, ace wraps, and durable medical equipment devices to patients.
- Provide patients with crutches and educate them on proper use.
- Contribute as an integral member of the patient-care team and accomplish related tasks as needed.
- Keep examination and x-ray rooms stocked with adequate supplies.
- Follow policies and procedures, report needed changes to management, and help maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect patient-care information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed.
- Accept ownership of challenging requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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