Urgent Care Practical Radiology Tech

Banner Health•Gilbert, AZ

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Urgent Care is seeking a Practical Radiology Technologist to support patient care at its East Valley locations, floating throughout Zone 6. Working alongside providers, medical assistants, and other technicians, this role performs prescribed chest and extremity radiographic procedures and provides medical-assistant support under the direct supervision of providers. The position uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to deliver a positive patient experience and appropriate care. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatment, taking and recording vital signs and symptoms, assisting with examinations and minor procedures, coordinating patient care and workflow, maintaining records and equipment, and supporting clinical staff. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts per week on a variable schedule. Availability is required any day of the week, including weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
National certification as a Practical Radiologic Technologist or state-issued Limited Scope licensure.
Demonstrated competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) for adults, children, and infants through a nationally recognized, standardized, credentialed healthcare-provider course every other year.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized manner.
Strong computer skills, including ability to work with medical software.
Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge normally obtained through graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
Knowledge of insurance, managed-care operations, EMR, and scheduling software.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report changes in patient condition to the clinician.
Set up, acquire, and process prescribed radiographic procedures within the scope of licensure and according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families about procedures and treatments.
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including taking blood pressure, recording respiration and pulse, taking temperatures, performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation, and EKGs; act as a chaperone when needed.
Use universal blood and body-fluid precautions and personal protective equipment as required, and prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
Coordinate patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, scheduling, and communication of test results; support clinicians and administer medications when authorized by policy or direction.
Maintain accurate patient documentation, including medical records, laboratory results, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and prior care; provide timely and accurate billing information.
Maintain clean and functional exam rooms and storage areas; clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment and instruments according to applicable procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and OSHA guidelines.
Perform basic equipment maintenance, coordinate repairs, evaluate quality-control measurements, troubleshoot equipment problems, and notify appropriate personnel.
Order supplies and stock patient-care areas; monitor inventory, including medications, injectables, immunizations, expired items, and recalls.
Complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training as needed or directed.
Coordinate department workflow, room setup, patient transport, stocking, and schedules with multidisciplinary team members.
Independently perform prescribed radiographic procedures within the scope of licensure and provide medical-assistant services under the direct supervision of providers.
Prioritize information from multiple sources to support patients and families as health status changes, and interact with patients, families, clinicians, staff, and external healthcare contacts.