Radiology Technologist

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain quality digital images of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians. The role involves confirming patient identity, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, and creating Radiology Modules. The technologist will greet and escort patients, interpret patient histories and physician instructions, and prepare patients for procedures using aseptic and sterile techniques. Key responsibilities include positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, processing images, and practicing radiation protection. The role may also involve operating diagnostic bone density equipment, recording pertinent information, and entering orders into the electronic medical record. Additionally, the technologist will respond to patient emergencies, maintain a clean work area, perform equipment maintenance, manage images within PACS and NextGen systems, and document patient information accurately. Check-out duties include ensuring patient encounter forms are completed thoroughly, sending letters and reminders, and serving as a liaison between patient and physician. The position requires maintaining compliance with government and reimburser requirements, clinic standards of care, and providing support to clerical and clinical staff as needed. This includes tasks such as answering phones, managing messages, completing medical records requests, and working the fax server/mail when supporting clerical staff. When supporting clinical staff, tasks will align with the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice. The technologist will perform other duties as assigned and work within the scope of their certification/registration/licensure.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For those obtaining Bone Density images, graduation from an accredited school of clinical densitometry technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid CPR certification.
Valid registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
For those obtaining Bone Density images, valid certification by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry or ability to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of patient care/radiology procedures and organizational policies related to position responsibilities.
Ability to practice radiation protection.
Proficient/knowledgeable in medical terminology.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing essential job duties.
Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, email, e-learning, intranet, Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer navigation.
Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; courteous and friendly demeanor.
Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, family members, hospital and radiology staff, Non-IHA providers and staff.
Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
Knowledge of the compliance aspects of clinical care and patient privacy and best practices in medical office operations.
Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.
Ability to travel to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ prior experience helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Confirms patient identity is correct, checks in patients, schedules appointments.
Creates Radiology Module.
Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.
Interprets patient histories and physician instructions.
Prepares patients for procedures utilizing aseptic and sterile technique.
Positions patients for radiologic examination.
Selects exposure factors, takes exposure and processes images.
Practices radiation protection.
Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce digitized images.
May operate diagnostic bone density equipment to obtain pertinent information and images necessary for interpretation by physician per ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) criteria.
Records pertinent information on requisitions.
Directly enters medication, laboratory, and/or radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines.
Responds to patient emergencies as needed.
Cleans work area, examination rooms and equipment as needed; performs limited maintenance of equipment.
Performs image-management duties within the PACS system and NextGen, as required.
Documents patient information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of high quality health care.
Check out duties include assisting with ensuring that patient encounter forms are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Completes forms in accordance with office and IHA protocols.
Sends letters and reminders to patients.
Serves as liaison between patient and physician when necessary.
Ensures timely and courteous follow-up regarding patient questions.
Maintains compliance with government and reimburser requirements and with clinic standards of care.
Provides support to clerical and clinical staff and providers as needed.
When supporting the clerical staff, tasks to support may include answering phones, tasking messages for the MA/Provider Group, completing medical records requests and working the fax server/mail.
When supporting the clinical staff, tasks to support are as outlined on the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.
Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of Radiology Technology and/or Clinical Densitometry certification/registration/licensure.