RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - ORTHO CLINIC

Independence Health System•Butler Township, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Produces radiographs of various anatomical parts for diagnostic purposes as directed by the Orthopedic Physician. The role also performs medical assistant and medical secretary duties as needed in the orthopedic office to support efficient patient flow and care. The incumbent may travel locally between office locations and is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts and standby or on-call coverage. The position requires direct patient care and use of radiographic equipment, shielding, and immobilization devices. During a pandemic or as directed by CDC guidelines, goggles, a face shield, and a mask are required. For lifting requirements over 50 pounds, two-person assistance and/or a transfer device is required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology.
One year of medical-surgical experience.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Verify patient and procedure information, patient identity using two identifiers, physician orders, and pregnancy status when appropriate.
Review physician orders and assessment information to determine appropriate imaging procedures and parameters for suspected pathology and diagnosis.
Assess factors that may contraindicate a procedure; explain procedures and provide understandable instructions; and verify patient consent.
Select appropriate shielding and immobilization devices, adjust radiographic equipment, position patients, and obtain optimum diagnostic images as directed by the physician.
Develop films for physician review, maintain film storage, and mark films with patient identifiers and appropriate laterality or other markers.
Document accurate patient and examination information, maintain equipment and workstation condition, and perform daily radiographic equipment quality control.
Maintain adequate patient-care and office supplies.
Perform medical assistant and/or medical secretary duties as needed in the physician office to support efficient orthopedic practice workflow.
Check patients in by gathering and verifying demographic information; room patients and prepare x-ray images for viewing in the exam room.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice providers as needed to expedite patient care.
Check patients out and schedule return appointments as needed.
Call for authorization of MRI and surgical procedures as needed; complete treatment and follow-up forms or faxes; and assist with surgical scheduling as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.