RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - ORTHOPEDICS PART TIME

Independence Health System • North Huntingdon Township, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Orthopedic Physician.

Requirements

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years)
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Medical Terminology
• One-year medical-surgical experience
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Verifies pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Verifies patient identification using two identifiers.
• Verifies the physician order.
• Reviews the physician order to determine the optimal imaging procedure for suspected pathology.
• Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at a level the patient understands.
• Analyzes the information obtained during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedure.
• Selects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
• Obtains optimum images during exam/procedure.
• Sets adjusts radiographic equipment.
• Positions patients to obtain diagnostic images per physician direction.
• Utilizes equipment to maximize images.
• Develops films for review by the physician.
• Maintains storage of developed films.
• Documents accurate information about patient and exam.
• Accurately marks films with patient identifiers, name/SSN
• Accurately marks films with R & L or other markers per protocol.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Performs daily QC on radiographic equipment.
• Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
• Performs other duties of medical assistant and/or medical secretary on an as needed basis within physician office setting to ensure an efficient work flow for Orthopedic practice.
• Checks in patient by gathering the appropriate demographic information and verification of same
• Assists physician/physician assistant/extended by rooming patients and prepares x-ray image for viewing in exam room
• Assists physician/physician assistant/extended as needed to ensure expedition of patient care
• Checks out patient by scheduling return appointment as necessary
• Calls for authorization of MRI and surgical procedures as needed
• May complete forms/faxes as necessary as they regard to the patients treatment and follow up
• May assist in surgical scheduling as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree