Radiology Technologist (Outlying Clinic)
Company: Premier Bone & Joint Centers
Location: Gillette
Posted on: November 17, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Exciting Opportunity: Join our team as a part-time
Radiology Technologist at our Gillette, WY location! Apply now and
be a part of our dynamic team providing top-notch healthcare
services to our community.
Job Summary:Operate radiology equipment to make clinical diagnostic
images as directed by the physicians and perform routine diagnostic
procedures to facilitate the highest quality of patient care.
Responsible for operation and quality assurance of the X-Ray
equipment, and C-Arm. Transmit studies for interpretation and
coordinate distribution of patient reports.
Communication with Radiology Group
- Communicate and coordinate with the reading radiology group as
necessary, concerning tele-radiography and clinical report
procedures.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - X-ray:Anatomy
and Physiology Knowledge of X-ray
- Utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to
perform X-ray exams, including body mechanics and patient
movement.Patient Instruction/Assist
- Give clear instructions for the X-ray process.
- Assist patients with radiologic procedures by escorting them to
dressing room, if necessary, waiting areas, and X-ray rooms.X-Ray
Procedure/Protocol/Precaution
- Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care
and safety.
- Follow all necessary precautions to help reduce radiation
exposure to the patient and others involved in the exam.
- Utilize physician-specific protocols for various body parts
examined.Room Loading
- Assist in the Laramie clinic as a room loader when needed, or
if available.
- In Casper, Rock Springs, and Cheyenne Offices, room load per
physician protocol.
- Perform cast removal as requested and/or required.Film Badges
- Assist with monitoring and mailing film badges on a monthly
basis for radiology and ASC personnel.Evaluations
- Assist with preceptor and annual performance
evaluations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Radiologic
Images:Images
- Post-process DR/CR Images to ensure optimum quality, by
selecting proper techniques for radiation exposures using mAs and
kVp on individual patients.
- Examine radiologic images for properties, such as density,
contrast, noise, magnification, detail, and
disorientation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Clinical
Office:Opening Procedures
- Ensure opening procedures are followed daily; including the
following:
- Turn on lights and computers
- Prepare clinic per physician's preferenceGreeting Patients and
Visitors
- Answer telephone, welcome and greet patients and visitors to
premier Bone & Joint Centers timely, and in a manner that is
helpful and friendly; determine purpose of visit and direct
patients and visitors to appropriate person or department.
- Answer telephone calls and questions politely and direct calls
as necessary.
- Direct visitors and vendors to sign in/out on the log located
at the front desk.Patient Check in/out
- Check patients in and out via EMR and/or practice management
system.Patient Files/Patient Paperwork
- Compile information to be placed in the patient's chart,
including:
- Verify New Patient/Old Patient paperwork is accurate and
complete
- Witness consents, explain and witness acknowledgments
- Take patient's photo when needed
- Verify History and Physical is complete and signedEntering
Patient Information
- Update patient information correctly into practice management
system, including correct spelling of name, date of birth, address,
telephone numbers, insurance information, and body part.Patient
Assist
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing,
and preparing for exam.Room Loading
- Assist in the Cheyenne clinic as a room loader when needed or
if available.
- In Casper, Rock Springs, and Torrington, room load per
physician protocol.
- Perform cast removal as requested and/or required.Assist
Nursing Staff
- Obtain required information as directed by nursing staff;
patient's height, weight, blood pressure, and other needed medical
information.Orders
- Route orders to appropriate location/facility, and assist with
medical records requests.Scanning
- Scan patient information, consents, acknowledgments, history
and physical, photo ID, and insurance information, into the correct
patient account.Scheduling Module
- Maintain computer appointment scheduling module.Scheduling and
Demographics
- Correctly schedule patient appointments in the practice
management system using current scheduling requirements placed by
the physicians.
- Carefully screen all patients for complete patient information
and correctly enter into the practice management system including
correct spelling of name, date of birth, address, telephone
numbers, insurance information, body part, referring physicians,
X-ray location, and identify correct patient type.Financial
- Collect deductibles, co-payments and charges, prepare receipts,
and provide copy to patient.Workers' Compensation/Motor Vehicle
Accidents
- Obtain correct information and ensure appropriate forms are
completed.Charges
- Enter and tally correct charges on all encounter forms.Medical
Records
- Route records and patient files to appropriate location and
assist with medical records requests.Closing Procedures
- Ensure closing procedures are followed daily.Information
Processing:Films for Surgeries
- Prepare, retrieve, and deliver films for surgeries at Premier
Bone & Joint Centers, ASC, and hospital operating rooms.PACS
- Ability to use Premier Bone & Joint Centers' PACS and
electronic medical record systems.
- Ensure X-Ray and C-Arm studies are properly sent to, and
archived in PACS system.Proper Documentation
- Properly mark the charge sheet for X-Ray, and C-Arm exams
performed in a timely manner.
- Maintain complete and accurate records and properly code each
exam on appropriate charge forms.
- Document pertinent information in the computer log and in the
patient's chart.Down Time/Other Duties
- Perform additional duties during downtime, such as clerical,
stocking cleaning, etc.
- Perform other duties as directed/required to ensure efficient
operations of Premier Bone & Joint Centers.
Adherence to Facility/Departmental Policy:
Professional Image
- Follow dress code.
- Project a pleasant and professional image per policy.
- Wear identification while on duty.
- Communicate name and role to patients.Confidentiality
- Observe confidentiality of information in regards to patients,
physicians, and fellow employees; ability to maintain
confidentiality under HIPAA standards.Safety & Infection Control
Policies
- Adhere to safety and infection control policies.Standards of
Care
- Perform patient care according to policies and procedures and
standards of care of the facility.Care of Environment, Equipment,
and Supplies:Clean, Neat, Safe Environment
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and
staff, including personal work areas.Maintenance
- Schedule X-Ray machine, and C-Arm maintenance as
necessary.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate vendor
services.Supplies Ordering
- Order supplies for department, including X-Ray, and procedure
room.Requirements:Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
- Radiology Technology Program - PreferredCertification &
License(s):
- Completion Radiologic Technology Program Approved by American
Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Required
- Certification National, American Registry Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) - Required
- Wyoming State Board of Radiologic Technologists License -
Required
- Certification BLS-Healthcare Provider - RequiredExperience:
- 1 Year of Radiologic Technology Experience - PreferredPhysical
Requirements:
- Seeing - Must be able to see well enough to read patient charts
and X-Ray films, as well as visually evaluate patients and their
physical environment - Constant
- Hearing - Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with
patients, physicians, medical staff, and co-workers - Constant
- Speaking - Must be able to verbally communicate with patients,
physicians, medical staff, and co-workers, as well as give verbal
instructions for X-Ray procedures - Constant
- Fingering/Grasping - Must be able to type and write, as well as
maneuver patients for transport and procedures. Must be able to
perform duties requiring fine motor skills. - Constant
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Standing - FrequentlyWeight Demands:
- Lifting - Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds -
Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling - Must be able to maneuver patients and
equipment for transport and procedure performance -
OccasionallyWorking Conditions:
Physical Hazards
- Physical harm is possible when performing physical
requirements, as listed above.
- Exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, and/or toxic
substances is possible and can be physically harmful.Unique Work
Schedule/Travel
- May be required to work after hours, on weekends, or
holidays.
- May be required to provide services outside the clinical
setting (i.e. at University or High School athletic events), or
travel to offices throughout the state.
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