Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care - Timberlake
About The Position
The X-Ray Technician performs digital X-ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. The X-Ray Technician is a multi-skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider. This role involves safely performing provider-ordered radiographic examinations, including proper patient positioning, immobilization, and radiation protection. The technician will set up and adjust supportive and immobilization equipment, position and handle patients with safety and professionalism, and accurately document patient encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Maintaining clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs is essential. Additional duties may include collecting patient specimens, running point-of-care lab tests, traveling to other facilities, directing and practicing sterile technique, ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out, and performing scribing duties as needed. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)
- State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
- If the job is performed in Virginia, State Licensure is required.
- BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
- Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment, required
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
- 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
- Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
- Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
- One year of Medical Assisting experience, preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to collaboratively work with patients, families and teams within a high-volume environment, preferred
- Strong attention to details and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction, preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely performs provider ordered radiographic examinations, including but not limited to proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection.
- Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases.
- Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism
- Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment
- Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
- Collect patient specimens and runs point of care lab tests.
- Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.
- Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease
- Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment to supervisor
- Ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposes of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties as needed basis.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
