X-Ray Tech

Position Summary: The X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients commensurate with their medical education. Duties include performing initial clinical evaluations as well as directed procedures for urgent care, occupational health and workers' compensation procedures. The X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant will prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by physicians, physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, recording appropriate documentation on approved CareSpot|MedPost Urgent Care forms and recognizing levels of acuity allowing appropriate medical intervention when necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

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Maintains Customer Loyalty score at or above company benchmark

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Ability to check patients in and out at the front desk to ensure patient flow and when needed

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Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process

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Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/ hazardous situations

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Provides timely follow up regarding lab and x-ray results

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Assists Registrars with patient check in/out procedures when necessary

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Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history, current mediations, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate

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Administer any medication as ordered by provider and within your licensure/certification; Laboratory duties- Perform CLIA-waived lab test, draw blood and collect and label specimens for any send out labs; Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)

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Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques

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Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Center Manager or designee on duty

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Follows documentation procedures and completes required paperwork related to patient visit

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Maintains examination room and stocks if necessary

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Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and patient confidentiality policies

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Phlebotomy, injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for level of training under the direction of a clinician

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Acts with honesty and integrity in all business transactions, including, but not limited to, employment applications/resumes, patient records, time records, and financial transactions

Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Radiology Technician Certificate preferred and current state license (where applicable)
  • BLS Certification preferred

Experience:

• • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiology Technician in a comparable environment OR successful completion of a Radiology Technician certification program with externship experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with practice management software and overall knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work weekends and holidays