Radiology Technologist

CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Pleasant Hill, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Department Name: Practice Management Title: Clinic Rad Tech/MA EEOC Classification: Technician/Non-Exempt Date: January 2026 PART ONE: Dimension and Description Primary Purpose: To assist in patient care by providing high quality radiology service in a timely manner. Under the direction of the clinic manager and provider, safely perform radiographic procedures within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures manual and works within accordance with the JCAHO, state and other regulatory or accreditation agencies. To provide patient care, following provider orders, a smooth flow of patients, and insurance specifications and promote the Cass Regional mission statement. Highest level of customer service is expected in every aspect of the position by using the principals of AIDET. Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: Formally responsible for providing input into policies associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities. Routine Decision Making: Determine if image quality is adequate and determine physician needs and act accordingly. Decide appropriate scheduling, verify complete patient information, and verify insurance coverage. Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility. Required Knowledge: Patient care; equipment function; exam and positioning safety; knowledge of nursing skills; patient triage; pharmaceuticals; operation of equipment; insurance company requirements. Knowledge of insurance contracts, CPT, and ICD-10 coding. Required Skills and Ability: Good communication skills; ability to multi-task; ability to act independently. Ability to use mechanical equipment; proper techniques; troubleshooting ability. Unusual Working Conditions: Risk of blood, body fluid contamination and exposure to radiation. Education and Certification/Registration required for the Position: Junior college/two-year college training; ARRT certification and BLS required. One year experience preferred in basic radiography. Age Specific Competencies: Provides care for birth to pediatric (birth-2 yrs.), pediatric/child patients between (2 yrs-12 yrs); adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older. PART TWO: Essential Responsibilities and Tasks All essential responsibilities and tasks are performed while meeting or exceeding Cass Regional’s Patient Satisfaction goals as measured by Press Ganey. Prepares for and performs radiographic procedures, taking into consideration the age of patients. Properly documents radiographic procedures. (40% of time) Rooms patients. (20% of time) Identifies patient using two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) as identified in the facility directive. Reviews physician order for accuracy and validity to the start of every procedure. Produces diagnostic quality images that demonstrate proper positioning of patient and equipment, selecting adequate exposure factors to meet approval of the Radiologist while maintain ALARA standards. Completes procedures in a timeframe established by departmental policy and procedure. Communicates orally, or in writing, for complete procedures and care of patient. Practices the use of lead shielding on all patients consistently, except where are of concern is affected. Wears film badge at all times. Consistently reports issues with procedures or equipment for the Clinic Manager, so issues can be resolved promptly. Prepares rooms prior for each patient visit. Reviews, updates, and documents presenting complaint, patient history, nurse intake form, and medication list. Documents a complete set of vital signs to include: weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pain level at each visit. Assists provider with all procedures. (5% of time) Sets up appropriate equipment and/or instruments for procedures as directed by provider. Explains procedure to each patient prior to the procedure. Obtains consent and ABN, if required, prior to the procedure. Asks the two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) prior to the procedure. Provides follow-up care instructions as ordered by the provider. Injections are administered correctly per guidelines and documents in the medical record: medication, lot number, expiration date, quantity, site, route, NDC#, pends the appropriate charge. Carries out orders, handles telephone calls, faxes, and tasks. (5% of time) All provider orders are carried out and documented. All telephone calls are handled professionally and within 4 (four) hours. All tasks, telephone calls, faxes, and messages are carried out per provider’s instructions and documented in the medical record, daily. For medication refills, complete documentation includes: name of patient, pharmacy, phone number, medication, directions, date last seen, and date of last refill. Completes referrals and pre-certifications. (25% of time) Completes referrals and pre-certs in a timely manner as to maintain the patient’s continuum of care. Runs the “Open Orders” Report, by provider, in Meditech to track referrals. Follows up on open orders weekly. Completes open orders. Insurance referrals, physician orders and copies of medical records are sent to the referring specialty/hospital as needed. Maintains clinic operations. (5% of time) Daily, cleans exam and procedure rooms. Monthly, checks fire extinguishers and completes log. Monthly, performs medication inspection and completes log. Orders supplies and maintains appropriate inventory levels for the back office. Schedules patients according to clinic protocols and utilizes the "patient access" theory in triaging/scheduling patients--that is see the patient when the patient wants to be seen. Participates in process improvement activities, as needed. Registers and schedules patients accurately collecting complete patient information to include: name, address, phone number, advance directives, and insurance information. Verifies insurance coverage and collects Medicare lifetime consent and ABN Schedules patients according to clinic procedures. Assists with training of new hires. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-TYPE OF WORK (Check One) Sedentary Work: Lifting 10# maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required only occasionally. Light Work: Lifting 20# maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10#. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Medium Work: Lifting 50# maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25#. X Heavy Work: Lifting 100# maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50#. Very Heavy Lifting: Lifting objects in excess of 100# with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50# or more. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Check those which apply) X Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). X Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in hands or arms or on the shoulders. X Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (including slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions). Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and the legs and/or hands and arms. X Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on a narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats. X Hearing: Ability to determine audible communication. X Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. X Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees. X Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine. Crawling: Moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet. X Reaching: Extending the hands and arms in any direction. X Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands (fingering not involved). X Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (rather than with the whole hand or arms as in handling). X Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. X Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects and materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips. X Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. X Seeing: Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects. Including Major Visual Functions X Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. X Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. X Depth perception - ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. X Field of vision - area seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed. X Accommodations - adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. X Color vision- the ability to identify and distinguish colors. WORKING CONDITIONS (Check those which apply) X Inside: Worker spends approximately 75% or more of time inside. Outside: Worker spends approximately 75% or more time outside. In/Outside: Activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Extremes of Cold: Temperature sufficiently low to cause marked bodily discomfort unless worker is provided with exceptional protection. Extremes of Heat: Temperature sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort unless worker is provided with exceptional protection. Temperature Changes: Variations in temperature which are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause noticeable bodily reactions. X Wet: Contact with water or other liquids. Humid: Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort. X Noise and Vibration: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent to cause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearing and /or sufficient vibration (production of an oscillating movement or strain on the body or its extremities from repeated motion or shock) to cause bodily harm if endured day after day. X Hazards: Situations in which the individual is exposed to the definite risk of the bodily injury. Fumes: Smoky or vaporous exhalations, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction. X Odor: Noxious smells, either toxic dust, fumes, gases, vapors, mists or liquids which cause general or localized disabling conditions as a result of inhalation or action to the skin. Toxic Conditions: Exposure to toxic dust, fumes, gases, vapors. Mists or liquids which cause general or localized disabling conditions as a result of inhalations or action to the skin. X Infectious Disease: Risk of exposure to biohazardous materials, blood, body fluid contamination. Dust: Air filled with small particles of any kind, such as textiles dust, flour, wool, leather, feathers, etc., and inorganic dust including silica and asbestos, which make the workplace unpleasant or are the source of occupational disease. Poor Ventilation: Insufficient movement of air causing a feeling of suffocation; or exposure to drafts. Identify and describe any additional physical demands or unusual working conditions that were not previously covered. QualificationsJunior college/two-year college training; ARRT certification and BLS required. One year experience preferred in basic radiography.

Requirements

Junior college/two-year college training
ARRT certification and BLS required
Good communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to act independently
Ability to use mechanical equipment
Proper techniques
Troubleshooting ability
Patient care
Equipment function
Exam and positioning safety
Knowledge of nursing skills
Patient triage
Pharmaceuticals
Operation of equipment
Insurance company requirements
Knowledge of insurance contracts, CPT, and ICD-10 coding

Nice To Haves

One year experience preferred in basic radiography.

Responsibilities

Prepares for and performs radiographic procedures, taking into consideration the age of patients. Properly documents radiographic procedures.
Rooms patients.
Identifies patient using two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) as identified in the facility directive.
Reviews physician order for accuracy and validity to the start of every procedure.
Produces diagnostic quality images that demonstrate proper positioning of patient and equipment, selecting adequate exposure factors to meet approval of the Radiologist while maintain ALARA standards.
Completes procedures in a timeframe established by departmental policy and procedure.
Communicates orally, or in writing, for complete procedures and care of patient.
Practices the use of lead shielding on all patients consistently, except where are of concern is affected.
Wears film badge at all times.
Consistently reports issues with procedures or equipment for the Clinic Manager, so issues can be resolved promptly.
Prepares rooms prior for each patient visit.
Reviews, updates, and documents presenting complaint, patient history, nurse intake form, and medication list.
Documents a complete set of vital signs to include: weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pain level at each visit.
Assists provider with all procedures.
Sets up appropriate equipment and/or instruments for procedures as directed by provider.
Explains procedure to each patient prior to the procedure.
Obtains consent and ABN, if required, prior to the procedure.
Asks the two patient identifiers (name and date of birth) prior to the procedure.
Provides follow-up care instructions as ordered by the provider.
Injections are administered correctly per guidelines and documents in the medical record: medication, lot number, expiration date, quantity, site, route, NDC#, pends the appropriate charge.
Carries out orders, handles telephone calls, faxes, and tasks.
All provider orders are carried out and documented.
All telephone calls are handled professionally and within 4 (four) hours.
All tasks, telephone calls, faxes, and messages are carried out per provider’s instructions and documented in the medical record, daily.
For medication refills, complete documentation includes: name of patient, pharmacy, phone number, medication, directions, date last seen, and date of last refill.
Completes referrals and pre-certifications.
Completes referrals and pre-certs in a timely manner as to maintain the patient’s continuum of care.
Runs the “Open Orders” Report, by provider, in Meditech to track referrals.
Follows up on open orders weekly.
Completes open orders.
Insurance referrals, physician orders and copies of medical records are sent to the referring specialty/hospital as needed.
Maintains clinic operations.
Daily, cleans exam and procedure rooms.
Monthly, checks fire extinguishers and completes log.
Monthly, performs medication inspection and completes log.
Orders supplies and maintains appropriate inventory levels for the back office.
Schedules patients according to clinic protocols and utilizes the "patient access" theory in triaging/scheduling patients--that is see the patient when the patient wants to be seen.
Participates in process improvement activities, as needed.
Registers and schedules patients accurately collecting complete patient information to include: name, address, phone number, advance directives, and insurance information.
Verifies insurance coverage and collects Medicare lifetime consent and ABN Schedules patients according to clinic procedures.
Assists with training of new hires.