Radiology Tech PD - Middletown Urgent Care

Brown Health Medical Group•Middletown, NJ

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Urgent Care Practice Manager and indirectly under the direction of the TMH Manager Medical Imaging, the Radiology Tech performs technical radiographic procedures and applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. The position also performs clerical duties, EKGs, and phlebotomy functions. Care is adapted to the age-specific, physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The employee supports patient- and family-centered care and Brown University Health and BHMG’s mission, vision, and values, including Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and is expected to demonstrate the organization’s core Success Factors. The role is based in an urgent care setting and includes direct patient contact, work with medical equipment, and coverage as needed, including weekends and holidays and flexibility across shifts and locations. The stated work shift is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with 12 daily hours. The pay range is $32.56–$53.71.

Requirements

Complete formal training at an AMA-approved accredited school of radiologic technology or equivalent.
Maintain a current license to work in the State of Rhode Island.
Hold current ARRT certification.
Hold current Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to care for patients across aging processes and human development stages, with consideration of cultural patterns at each step of care.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff at all levels, and display empathy toward patients.
Ability to walk and stand intermittently throughout the day.
May need to lift and position patients and lift supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow Urgent Care Centers workflow protocols to support quality and efficiency.
Work effectively and respectfully within the employee’s capabilities and training.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with Brown University Health policies.
Greet patients, answer questions, and explain radiologic examinations, EKGs, and phlebotomy tests in an understandable manner to reduce apprehension.
Provide for patient safety and comfort in accordance with prescribed standards.
Answer phones and perform registration and checkout duties in accordance with policies.
Room patients, clean exam rooms between patients, and set them up according to policies and procedures.
Schedule radiologic examinations and support efficient patient flow.
Place orders and track examinations accurately, consistently, and promptly.
Perform required patient identification procedures for radiologic examinations.
Perform radiographic examinations using appropriate equipment, anatomical positioning, knowledge of physiology, and technical factors to produce optimum results.
Transfer images to PACS for physician review.
Scan documents into applicable systems for archiving and retrieval.
Follow protocols for applicable software, including Lifechart and PACS, and understand downtime processes.
Perform required quality-control procedures and ensure equipment is functioning as expected.
Report unit issues to the Manager Medical Imaging.
Place EKG leads, perform EKG tracings, and ensure tracings are properly labeled and included in the patient’s medical record.
Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and adequate supplies in the assigned area.
Provide departmental coverage as required, including weekends and holidays, and demonstrate flexibility with shifts and locations.
Participate in training and instruction of new Urgent Care Radiology Techs.
Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices in accordance with established policies, procedures, and objectives.
Manage time effectively, use slow periods to prepare for future needs, and minimize non-productive time.
Meet departmental attire and personal appearance guidelines.
Perform other related duties as required.