Radiology Technologist/ Clinical Assistant- Boone, NC

OrthoCarolina•Boone, NC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist/Clinical Assistant provides diagnostic-quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting patients and employees from unnecessary radiation and following appropriate protection standards. The role also provides and coordinates orthopedic patient care, including routine office procedures and testing, patient teaching, and triage through live telephone calls, voicemail, tasks, and faxes. The position communicates effectively with others and assists physicians and mid-level providers in delivering patient care. The role includes positioning patients for radiologic examinations, selecting exposure factors, explaining procedures, obtaining clinical histories, and ensuring patient understanding. It also involves maintaining radiology equipment, preparing copies of films or CDs, assisting with patient transportation and examination-module flow, updating clinical notes in electronic medical systems, completing phone triage, and providing patient education. Training for casting and bracing will be available.

Requirements

Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.
Registered Radiology Tech by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) or eligible for the ARRT registry.
Ability to operate radiology suite equipment from various manufacturers, such as Siemens, GE, and Philips.
Proficient use of digital radiology (DR) and computer radiology (CR) reader systems from various manufacturers.
Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting them or notifying a supervisor.
Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.
Observe safety and security procedures.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in positioning for radiological procedures in accordance with departmental policy.
Communicate with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm understanding, and address questions or concerns.
Position patients and select exposure factors for radiologic examinations while providing radiation protection and safety.
Clean and make minor adjustments to radiology equipment, ensure it is working properly, and report malfunctions to the Radiology Manager or designee.
Prepare copies of x-ray films or CDs for patients, tests, surgery, and physicians as required.
Assist with transporting patients between examination modules and the Radiology department.
Assist with patient flow in examination modules as directed by a supervisor.
Update clinical notes in electronic medical systems.
Complete phone triage.
Provide patient education.
Coordinate orthopedic patient care, including routine office procedures and testing, patient teaching, and triage communications.
Assist the physician or mid-level provider in delivering patient care.