Radiology Technologist-Bryan Urgent Care-Southeast

General Summary

Principal Job Functions

• Performs clinic reception including greeting patients, patient registration and answering the telephone.
• Affixes vital signs, height and weight to patient charts and prepares patient for visit.
• Assists the medical provider with examinations and procedures under the direction of the medical provider or Registered Nurse.
• Prepares patient for x-ray; explains procedures to patient and/or family; prepares room, equipment and materials as needed.
• Positions patient and arranges immobilization and support devices for patient.
• Practices radiation protection/safety techniques to limit exposure to patient and medical staff.
• Adjusts equipment controls; determines proper voltage and exposure time; administers routine x-ray exams.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure; reports unusual occurrences to physician.
• Documents procedure performed in patient record.
• Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment; maintains inventory and orders x-ray supplies.
• Performs x-ray quality assurance tests and maintains x-ray quality assurance records.
• Transmits x-ray images to radiology group for interpretation; completes follow-up of x-ray transmission with phone call.
• Reports any problems with x-ray equipment promptly to physician; notifies Office Supervisor of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as directed.

Recognizes and Reacts to Emergency Procedures

• Recognizes and reacts to emergency procedures per role and policies/procedures.

Maintains Professional Growth and Development

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Participates in Meetings, Committees and Department Projects

• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technologist program required.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required.

Other Credentials / Certifications

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Additional Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• Current listing on the Nebraska Medication Aide registry required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant (MA) program preferred.