Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

This position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus

Hours of Operation:
M-F, 8am-8pm
Sat/Sun, 8am-4pm

Urgent Care offers shift differentials for all shifts:

$2.00 per hour during regular business hours
$4.00 per hour after 5pm and weekends

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain quality digital images of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Confirms patient identity is correct, checks in patients, schedules appointments. Creates Radiology Module. Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room. Interprets patient histories and physician instructions. Prepares patients for procedures utilizing aseptic and sterile technique. Positions patients for radiologic examination.  Selects exposure factors, takes exposure and processes images, practices radiation protection. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce digitized images. May operate diagnostic bone density equipment to obtain pertinent information and images necessary for interpretation by physician per ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) criteria. Records pertinent information on requisitions. Directly enters medication, laboratory, and/or radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines. Respond to patient emergencies as needed. Cleans work area, examination rooms and equipment as needed; performs limited maintenance of equipment. Performs image-management duties within the PACS system and NextGen, as required. Documents patient information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of high quality health care. Check out duties, including assisting with ensuring that patient encounter forms are completed thoroughly and accurately. Completes forms in accordance with office and IHA protocols. Sends letters and reminders to patients. Serves as liaison between patient and physician when necessary.  Ensures timely and courteous follow-up regarding patient questions. Maintains compliance with government and reimburser requirements and with clinic standards of care. Provides support to clerical and clinical staff and providers as needed. When supporting the clerical staff, tasks to support may include answering phones, tasking messages for the MA/Provider Group, completing medical records requests and working the fax server/mail. When supporting the clinical staff, tasks to support are as outlined on the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document. Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of Radiology Technology and/or Clinical Densitometry certification/registration/licensure.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the IHA CARES mission and core values statement. Must be able to work effectively as a member of the patient care team. Successfully completes IHA’s “The Customer” training and adheres to IHA’s standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers. Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures, including IHA’s Employee Handbook. Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer, and manual systems. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines Serves as a role model, by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.  Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences. Uses resources efficiently. If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

MEASURED BY:

Performance that meets or exceeds IHA CARES Values expectation as outlined in IHA Performance Review document, relative to position.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For those obtaining Bone Density images, graduation from an accredited school of clinical densitometry technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE:   Valid CPR certification. Valid registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.      For those