Radiologic Technologist
POSITION: Radiologic Technologist
RESPONSIBLE TO: Rad Tech Lead / Practice Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: Perform diagnostic x-ray examinations under the medical supervision of providers in a clinical setting, produces images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provide information to diagnose patient problems by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Responsible for developing a high-functioning team in Radiology in addition to performing daily work.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma required.Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology program or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.Current State permit to practice as a General Diagnostic Radiographer.Current BCLS certification.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Reliable, dependable, and motivated.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Friendly and helpful with patientsAbility to make independent decisions using critical thinking and problem solving.Can accurately perform responsibilities under stressful situations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, other health care facilities and the public.Computer literate - with keyboard skills and word processing software.Knowledge of state specific and OSHA requirements regarding radiological procedures.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Duties:
Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.Anticipates needed supplies, checking stock to determine inventory level.Maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.Maintains patient confidentiality, complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by Orthopaedic Specialists.Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; checking films; making necessary adjustments.Performs diagnostic procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care, including:Proper positioning/centering of part/patientProper technical factor selectionProper image/patient identificationProper use of image receptorsProper, professional patient care and assessmentProper radiation protection provided for patient/staff/general publicProper documentation maintained.Attends continuing medical education courses as requested.Attends all regular staff meetings.Completes all other duties assigned by the manager.Other
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
Attends continuing education courses as requested.
Attends all meetings as requested.
Performs any additional duties as requested by Director / physicians.
Sets and exemplifies high ethical standards and holds self and others accountable for conduct.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Typical Working Conditions
Frequent standing and walkingLifting and moving of equipment/supplies/x-ray jackets/patientsExposure to blood and body fluidsAssisting patients if neededWearing heavy lead/rubber aprons to reduce exposure to radiationEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Up to two years experience in a medical office, telemarketing or other customer service position
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Ability to perform multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, other health care providers and the public under stressful conditions.
• Familiarity with scheduling and rearranging appointments
• Working knowledge of managed care
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
• Neat, professional appearance
• Superior verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail is mandatory with accurate written and verbal communication critical to success.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely communication instructions to patients and read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Daily Preparation and Closing:
• "Opens" the office each day, according to protocol
• Check patient’s in and out.
• Runs the daily schedules one day ahead—makes a copy for each physician, the nurse's and the front desk
• Informs pre-authorization staff if a patient needs an authorization prior to the next days appointment when checking charts.
• "Closes" the office each day, according to protocol
Check-In, Check Out and Registration
• Greets patients as they arrive for scheduled appointments
• Provides new patients appropriate paperwork for required signatures (if they have not been pre-registered)
• Verifies demographic and insurance information for new and established patients, according to protocol; scans each patient's insurance card, front and back, and picture ID.
• Collects all co-pays prior to patient being seen. Explains financial and collection policies to new patients.
• Ensures all patient paperwork is complete before patient is seen—puts the chart up for the clinical staff
• Informs patients in the reception area when the physicians are running behind—offers to reschedule them.
• Schedules patient appointments at check out. Explains to patient which pieces of information they are to bring, provides patients several scheduling options, follows physician-approved scheduling guidelines
• Informs new patients about the practice's Web site; encourages them to visit, register online, and print a map with directions to the practice
Other
• Screens visitors and responds to routine requests for information
• Must be able to travel to satellite clinics, and lift up to 70 pounds
• Keeps the patient reception area neat and clean at all times throughout the day
• Facilitates any physician requests throughout the day
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
• Attends all regular staff meetings
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager or Team Leader
• When directed by office manager or team lead will serve as back up for physical therapy front office.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Lead / Practice Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates and schedules appointments for surgeries and procedures at the ambulatory surgery center or hospital.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma required.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance practices.Knowledge of computer programs and applications.Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type, review and edit reports, documentation and correspondence.Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.Ability to be flexible due to changing demands.Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.Ability to communicate clearly.Ability to work with little supervision.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Duties:
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information.
Perform duties of Surgery Scheduler to include, educate patients as to procedure locations, time, and logistics, coordinate activities with ASC’s and hospitals, follow-up scheduling and other recommendations if deemed appropriate by the physician.Facilitate scheduling outpatient testing to include laboratory testing, EKG and pre-operative H&P as well as protocol established by the surgeon.Books, coordinates and reschedules patients’ surgical appointments. Relays necessary messages to staff.Alters physician schedule when necessary and communicates changes to administration, staff and physician.Prioritizes telephone messages according to the established protocol.Check voicemails every hour and obtain messages.
Documents voice mail message in EMR including, date, time of call, patient, DOB, phone number and message.
Returns calls to upcoming surgical patients and answers any pro-op questions regarding labs, medications and basic questions regarding surgery.
Returns calls to hospital and send any paperwork requested for upcoming surgeries.
Maintains patient confidentiality.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.Other
Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
Attends annual CPR, OSHA training programs
Assists in keeping working area clean at all times.
Attends all meetings as requested.
Performs any additional duties as requested by the Lead.
Sets and exemplifies high ethical standards and holds self and others accountable for conduct.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Physical Demands
Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, as well as manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will work under stressful conditions, and work irregular hours. Employee will be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis.
Typical Working Conditions
Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
Radiologic Technologist
POSITION: Radiologic Technologist
RESPONSIBLE TO: Rad Tech Lead / Practice Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: Perform diagnostic x-ray examinations under the medical supervision of providers in a clinical setting, produces images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provide information to diagnose patient problems by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Responsible for developing a high-functioning team in Radiology in addition to performing daily work.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma required.Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology program or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.Current State permit to practice as a General Diagnostic Radiographer.Current BCLS certification.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Reliable, dependable, and motivated.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Friendly and helpful with patientsAbility to make independent decisions using critical thinking and problem solving.Can accurately perform responsibilities under stressful situations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, other health care facilities and the public.Computer literate - with keyboard skills and word processing software.Knowledge of state specific and OSHA requirements regarding radiological procedures.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Duties:
Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.Anticipates needed supplies, checking stock to determine inventory level.Maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.Maintains patient confidentiality, complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by Orthopaedic Specialists.Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; checking films; making necessary adjustments.Performs diagnostic procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care, including:Proper positioning/centering of part/patientProper technical factor selectionProper image/patient identificationProper use of image receptorsProper, professional patient care and assessmentProper radiation protection provided for patient/staff/general publicProper documentation maintained.Attends continuing medical education courses as requested.Attends all regular staff meetings.Completes all other duties assigned by the manager.Other
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
Attends continuing education courses as requested.
Attends all meetings as requested.
Performs any additional duties as requested by Practice Administrator/ physicians.
Sets and exemplifies high ethical standards and holds self and others accountable for conduct.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Typical Working Conditions
Frequent standing and walkingLifting and moving of equipment/supplies/x-ray jackets/patientsExposure to blood and body fluidsWearing heavy lead/rubber aprons to reduce exposure to radiation