Radiology Technologist (Radiographer) - Urgent Care - Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Concierge guides consumers and their secondary guests through the entire urgent care visit to enhance the consumer experience by maximizing throughput and delivering clinical excellence. The Concierge is responsible for a variety of clinical functions, including but not limited to assisting the provider with care and treatment, laboratory testing, x-ray examinations, and other duties. The Concierge also performs patient registration, collection of payments, rooming, and patient discharge. All Concierges are expected to maintain competency and perform in all assigned positions on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the urgent care team that works under the direction of the Site Manager and works closely with the provider and other clinical staff. Must demonstrate discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision-making; and a customer service attitude. Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care was designed, built and staffed with the needs of North Texans in mind. From allergies and earaches to sprains and strains, Texas Health Breeze stands ready to treat most minor illnesses and injuries. Our centers are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 365 days a year, to offer patients an easy, convenient and affordable option for the urgent care they require. Backed by Texas Health, one of the region’s largest health systems, we continue to add new locations across the Dallas Fort Worth area.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Required Or Associate's Degree Radiology studies Required.
6 Months Previous x-ray experience Required.
6 Months Previous experience as licensed Medical Radiologic Technologist Preferred.
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support BLS maintained every 2 years and required prior to providing independent patient care And MA - Medical Assistant required prior to administering injections (not required to function in RT capacity only) Required.
BCLS within 30 days of hire required (BLS maintained every 2 years and required prior to providing independent patient care)
THR Urine Drug Collector training (Maintained every 5 years and required prior to providing independent care) within 30 days of hire Required

Nice To Haves

Previous health care facility clinical experience as a LVN, MA, CNA, or other patient care, experience with electronic health record, experience with straight-arm x-ray and orthopedic experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects identification and payor related documentation, conducts registration using EPIC workflow.
Measures and documents vitals and communicates the resulting data to the consumer and provider, including temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, and pain level.
Documents chief complaint, allergies, health history, and current medications accurately in EPIC for review by provider.
Performs and documents laboratory testing and collections per provider orders and/or standard operating procedures, to include venipuncture with prior venipuncture competency check-off.
Administers and documents oral and intramuscular medication using the appropriate medication verification workflow. If a Medical Assistant, may also administer intramuscular medication.
Assists provider with procedures to include, but not limited to maintaining sterile field, laceration repair, I&D, and application of ortho-goods and assists with ortho-glass application.
Performs diagnostic x-rays and documents completion of radiology examinations within the licensed scope of practice as ordered and verified by the provider. Performs x-rays following established protocols and utilizes appropriate exposure factors for care and safety. Ensures images and applicable communication are transferred to radiology group for overread and assures all images have a report on file in the medical record.
Behave in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with consumers and secondary guest(s) and in-line with patient experience standards.
Welcomes the consumer and secondary guest(s) to the center (including eye contact, smile, greeting, and personal introduction) and inquires about the purpose and nature of the visit.
Recognizes and notifies provider immediately of emergent patients, performs BLS, provides oxygen administration, and assists provider with emergency care.
Schedules primary care referrals for consumers
Maintains office supplies, medical supplies, and medications at appropriate par levels as assigned.
Performs quality checks throughout out the facility per established policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned