Xray Technician Limited Scope - Darien, United States - Concentra
Description
Overview:
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients.
Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
The X Ray Limited Scope & Medical Support Specialist performs routine x-ray, medical, and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician as well as supports in other areas of the facility as needed including registration and referral management.
Also will ensure that every patient is treated with quality clinical care and receives an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful, and skillful colleagues.
Responsibilities:
X-ray Technician Duties
- Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and xray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during the xray exam
- Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take xrays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members
- Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Center Operations Director
- Ensure all Radiology workflows are followed and all Radiology reports cross correctly to EMR
- Maintain all xray equipment, including calibration, QA/QC procedures, and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
Medical Support Specialist Duties
- Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
- Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
- Assist providers during examination and treatment
- Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed
- Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care
- Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician in accordance with state regulations
- Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
- Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms
- Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
- In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
- Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
- Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping
- Ensure accuracy in documentation
- Perform front office duties: greet patients, obtain authorization, check in/out, communicate wait times, answer multiline telephone system, and distribute employer results/paperwork as needed
- Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
- Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required
- Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility
- Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Certifications and/or Licenses:
- Completion of state approved Limited Scope Technician certificate program and license by the state in which employed, if applicable.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
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