X Ray Technologist Up To 7500 Bonus

Concentra•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist & Medical Support Specialist performs routine x-ray examinations in accordance with Concentra policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations, under the direct supervision of the treating clinician. The role also supports other areas of the facility and provides efficient, accurate, one-on-one patient care in a fast-paced setting, ensuring quality clinical care and a positive patient experience. Radiologic responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients for imaging, operating radiologic equipment, applying radiation safety measures, maintaining equipment and records, following radiology workflows, ensuring reports transfer correctly to the EMR, and completing required documentation. Medical support responsibilities include drug and alcohol testing, preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, performing ancillary and rapid screening tests, assisting clinicians with examinations and procedures, providing ordered injury care, dispensing medications and durable medical equipment as permitted, maintaining supplies and equipment, supporting patient flow, handling clinical and front-office documentation and tasks, and following HIPAA and safety requirements. The position also includes required training and participation in staff meetings or huddles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
Applicable certification in the state of employment.
Active, valid certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
CPR/First Aid certification.
Customarily at least six months of medical assistant experience, with knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic, identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose solutions.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, PHI requirements, applicable laws, and company policies.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with peers and center leadership and maintain working relationships across colleague levels.
Participation in initial and ongoing training as required.
Obtain required Medical Support Specialist certifications, including Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to enter data into various systems and applications.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements, which vary by state.
Prior medical office, healthcare, and/or customer service-related experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures, escort them to dressing and x-ray rooms, explain procedures, and assist with positioning.
Operate radiologic equipment and take x-rays according to examination specifications and applicable requirements.
Use radiation safety measures and protective devices to safeguard patients and team members.
Maintain radiologic equipment, perform calibration and QA/QC, keep records, and report malfunctions.
Follow radiology workflows, ensure reports transfer correctly to the EMR, and complete required x-ray documentation.
Perform DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Prepare patients for physical examinations; take vital signs and perform required or requested ancillary testing, including vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiograms, and respirator fit testing, in accordance with state regulations.
Perform rapid screening tests such as influenza, strep, mono, and glucose tests.
Assist providers during examinations and treatments; perform routine medical procedures as ordered and triage emergent patients as needed.
Prepare and assist clinicians with procedure setup and injury care; apply ordered bandages, dressings, and splints.
Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete quality assurance activities for equipment, medical devices, and testing processes.
Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms.
Maintain and operate medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping; notify a supervisor of malfunctions, supply needs, or facility issues.
Assist center leadership with patient flow and volume and keep patients informed about expected wait times.
Perform front- and back-office clerical tasks associated with patient care and record keeping, ensuring documentation accuracy.
Greet patients, obtain authorizations, check patients in and out, answer a multi-line phone system, communicate wait times, and distribute employer results or paperwork as needed.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules; attend staff meetings or huddles and complete applicable training.
Help maintain a neat, clean, and orderly facility.