Radiology Technologist - Spine Center

Independence Health System Careers•Unity Township, PA

About The Position

Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Urgent Care Physician. Essential Job Functions 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 Urgent Care 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.

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

Responsibilities

Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes
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 Urgent Care 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