Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care - Spartanburg

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The X-Ray Technician performs digital X-ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. The X-Ray Technician is a multi-skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely performs provider ordered radiographic examinations, including but not limited to proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection.
• Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases.
• Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism.
• Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
• Collects patient specimens and runs point of care lab tests.
• Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.
• Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease.
• Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment to supervisor.

Other Duties

• Orders supplies, lab and diagnostic tests.
• Disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Patient registration.
• Scheduling.
• Phone triage.
• Cash handling.
• Check-in/check-out.
• Performing scribing duties as needed basis.

Licensing/ Certification

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• If the job is performed in Virginia, State Licensure is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Experience

• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
• Experience With Radiology Information System (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment, required
• One Year Of Medical Assisting Experience, Preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to collaboratively work with patients, families and teams within a high-volume environment, preferred
• Strong attention to details and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction, preferred
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Patient Population: Adolescents (13-17 years), Infant (1-12 months), Adults (18-64 years). Pediatrics (1-12 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.

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• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x 0%
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x 0%
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x 0%
• Stoop, Kneel x 0%
• Crawling x 0%
• Climbing x 0%
• Bending x 0%
• Sitting x 67-100%
• Walking x 0%
• Standing x 0%
• Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Physical Requirements Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) x 0%
• Depth perception x 0%
• Perform shift work x 0%
• Use of Latex Gloves x 0%
• Maneuver weight of patients x 0%
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• Reach below shoulder x 0%
• Reach overhead x 0%
• Reach behind x 0%
• Reach in front x 0%
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• Reach sideways x 0%
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