Urgent Care Practical Rad Tech

About the role

Banner Urgent Care offers a customer-focused team that provides a comprehensive range of Urgent Care and Occupational Health services in a friendly work environment. As a Radiologic Technologist or PTR, you will work alongside a passionate team of Providers, Medical Assistants and Techs to help ensure our patients receive exceptional care floating throughout the clinics in Zone 9.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate.
• Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Performs the setup, acquisition and processing of prescribed radiographic procedures within the scope of their license and in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Affords assistance to providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s.
• Acts as chaperone as needed.
• Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed.
• Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
• Captures and maintains accurate documentation in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Communicates test results to patient.
• Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment, including exam rooms and storage areas.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions, following sterilization procedures, and following manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances.
• Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas.
• Maintains inventory including medication/injectables and immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
• This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• Ensures the efficient operation and workflow of the department by coordinating patient workflow throughout the day.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, performing room set-up, establishing patient transport, and schedule coordination with multi-disciplinary team members.
• This position independently performs prescribed radiographic procedures within the scope of their license and performs as a medical assistant under the direct supervision of the providers in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and patient protocols.
• This position independently interacts with physicians; patients and patients’ families; other external contacts, such as regulatory and health agencies, employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies; and all levels of staff in a variety of departments concerning the health care of the patient.
• Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• National certification as a Practical Radiologic Technologist or Limited Scope licensure by state regulatory agency.
• Demonstrated competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) techniques for adults, children and infants according to the standards of a nationally recognized, standardized, credentialed healthcare provider course every other year.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.