Jennie Care Radiology Technician - Part Time

Location: 10755 Eagle Way, Suite 100, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Full-time, regular position

About the role

Provides patient care to include taking x-rays in an office setting under the supervision of the medical provider. Meets the communication needs of the patient, family, and medical provider. Maintains and follows regulatory requirements and policies and procedures. Communicates with medical providers and staff about patient’s clinical condition.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service:
  • Welcoming patients and visitors.
  • Answering and referring inquiries within scope of practice.
  • Answers telephone, processes calls, and documents appropriately within medical records. Returns all messages in a timely manner.
  • Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.
• Radiology Services:
  • Assist patients in the correct position to complete x-ray as ordered by provider.
  • Follows safety protocols for radiologic studies.
  • Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures.
• Clinical Services:
  • Maintains and updates medical records.
  • Facilitates medical requests, to include but not limited to, refill requests, work/school notes, and form completion.
  • Scans and uploads patient clinical documents into medical chart.
  • Processes and coordinates all medical provider orders to include but not limited to diagnostic, referral, pharmaceutical, and surgical services.
  • Reviews daily provider schedule and ensures all supplies and medical records are ready for patient and provider encounters.
  • As directed by medical provider and within scope of practice, provides patient education.
• Environmental Services:
  • Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.
  • Monitors supply levels in exam rooms and stock room and requests when needed.
  • Maintains all radiology equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Graduate of a medical assistant program
• Work Experience: Previous experience in medical practice is preferred
• Required License/Certification/Registration: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Basic Life Support Certification

Skills

• Communication Excellence
• Knowledge and ability to work in accordance with accepted radiological and clinical standards
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees, and physicians
• Word Processing / Computer
• Strong customer service
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism / Positive Attitude
• Quality Focus
• Adaptability