Radiologic Technologist I
5 days ago
Fayetteville
Job DescriptionDescription: SUMMARY The Radiologic Tech I is responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Maximize utilization of x-ray services • Prepare patient and documentation for diagnostic testing, • Obtain EMR charts and orders of x-rays to be done on patient, • Take patient to x-ray room; make sure patient is properly dressed in gown, jewelry off, etc., • Flip out proper patient room flag indicating that x-rays have been completed, • Ensure physician needs are met to increase resource utilization, • Query physicians about their needs, • Educate physicians concerning services provided Ensure Customer Satisfaction • Perform diagnostic test, • Position patient for x-rays to be taken; set correct technique to be used for procedure, • Complete x-ray series and take patient back to room, • Ensure film is developed; send to PACS for doctor review, • Take all x-ray requests by other departments, • Assist doctors in various duties when needed as assigned, • Provide superior service to ensure customer satisfaction with patient/provider Prepare and maintain the exam room, supplies, and equipment • Clean x-ray rooms daily, including tables, upright buckys, all knobs, chairs, stools, sink and counters, • Change linens, • Disinfect as needed, • Refill soaps, • Ensure exam rooms are clean and ready for each patient, • Ensure all x-ray equipment is maintained and functioning properly, • Order all needed supplies as assigned, • Perform regular maintenance on x-ray equipment Appointment Efficiency and Volume • Maximizing Volume and Appointment Efficiency through work-ins and communicating availability in schedule, • Improvement process in Total completed exams vs Total In Complete exams Perform administrative duties as directed • Answer phone and questions efficiently, • Take messages and follow through when patients are finished, • Make CDs for patients requesting their films to take to other facilities or for their personal use, • Ensure that a release has been signed for patients requesting their x-rays, • Prepare surgery lists for each doctor, • Ensure doctors are satisfied with all films taken, • Send films to hospital or SCP on day of surgery, • Check daily for cancellations or add-ons as assigned, • Assist in training personnel, • Keep up-to-date on state regulations for safety and equipment, including state regulation policy manual., • Mail back all outside films that patients leave here, • Work at satellite clinics as assigned, • Timeliness for charge entry, imaging 24 hour turnaround time, • Accuracy of charge entry, checking edits Requirements: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • One year of experience preferred, • Graduation from a Certified Radiologic Technology program, • CRT and ARRT Certification, • Current BCLS certification, • Ability to conduct quality control studies, • Ability to use computerized radiologic equipment, • Ability to operate a computer for recordkeeping purposes, • Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients and staff PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS • Strong interpersonal abilities, • Excellent telephone skills and etiquette, • Maintains confidentiality, • Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting, • Use and apply medical terminology appropriately, • Service orientation, • Ability to relate sensitively to patients needs, • Well organized PId62f9e9c3d9a-25405-37563158