Radiology Technologist (Outlying Clinic)

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.

• Utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray exams, including body mechanics and patient movement.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Assist with monitoring and mailing film badges on a monthly basis for radiology and ASC personnel.

• Assist with preceptor and annual performance evaluations.

• 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.

• Ensure opening procedures are followed daily; including the following:
• Turn on lights and computers
• Prepare clinic per physician's preference

• 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.

• Check patients in and out via EMR and/or practice management system.

• 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 signed

• Update patient information correctly into practice management system, including correct spelling of name, date of birth, address, telephone numbers, insurance information, and body part.

• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing for exam.

• 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.

• Obtain required information as directed by nursing staff; patient's height, weight, blood pressure, and other needed medical information.

• Route orders to appropriate location/facility, and assist with medical records requests.

• Scan patient information, consents, acknowledgments, history and physical, photo ID, and insurance information, into the correct patient account.

• Maintain computer appointment scheduling module.

• 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.

• Collect deductibles, co-payments and charges, prepare receipts, and provide copy to patient.

• Obtain correct information and ensure appropriate forms are completed.

• Enter and tally correct charges on all encounter forms.

• Route records and patient files to appropriate location and assist with medical records requests.

• Ensure closing procedures are followed daily.

• Prepare, retrieve, and deliver films for surgeries at Premier Bone & Joint Centers, ASC, and hospital operating rooms.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Follow dress code.
• Project a pleasant and professional image per policy.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Communicate name and role to patients.

• Observe confidentiality of information in regards to patients, physicians, and fellow employees; ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.

• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.

• Perform patient care according to policies and procedures and standards of care of the facility.

• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, including personal work areas.

• Schedule X-Ray machine, and C-Arm maintenance as necessary.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate vendor services.

• Order supplies for department, including X-Ray, and procedure room.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Radiology Technology Program - Preferred

• 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 - Required

• 1 Year of Radiologic Technology Experience - Preferred

• 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 - Frequently

• 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 - Occasionally

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