Radiologic Technologist (Registered)
Company: Memorial Healthcare
Location: Owosso
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY # Performs specialized technical duties that require
the ability to set up radiography equipment, position patients, and
acquire diagnostic radiographs of internal body structures for the
detection, diagnosis, and evaluation of pathology in a variety of
settings including surgery and portable x-ray. Clinic Rad
Tech:#General medical receptionist duties including accurate
patient registration, insurance verification, and diagnostic exam
ordering.# Maintains a work environment in good working condition
with equipment and supplies stocked.# Collaborates with patient and
patient#s family to receive and collect laboratory specimens for
analysis including phlebotomy.# Clinic Lead Tech:# Subject matter
expert for outlying clinic operations.# Resource person for all
other Clinic Rad Techs. # JOB RELATIONSHIPS # Responsible To
Diagnostic Imaging Management; co-workers. Workers
Supervised######### None Interrelationships## Patients # patient
families, visitors, physicians, all department/hospital personnel,
office personnel, vendors, and community. # JOB RESPONSIBILITIES #
Produces high quality radiographic images unassisted through
appropriate positioning and technical factors, quality assurance,
and documentation.# Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when
necessary.# Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic
quality.# Maintains a repeat rate at or below the national
standard. Familiarity with terminology and the procedures performed
in all of Diagnostic Imaging.# Demonstrates a working knowledge of
all front desk and file room procedures. Communicates delays to
patients.# Explains procedures so that patients are comfortable.#
Obtains thorough and pertinent patient history and prepares
patients for examination. Involves the patient and patient#s family
in the formulation of the plan of care by interactive
professionally and compassionately with the patient / family.
Encourages and assist in research at the technologist level.# Keeps
abreast of new procedures and exams as it pertains to area of
diagnostic imaging practice. Selects the appropriate equipment and
is aware of the set up based on procedure protocol, specifications,
and standards. Evaluates the technical quality of images and is
able to record, archive, retrieve, compile, and calculate data.
Independently capable of assisting the radiologist during invasive
procedures such as biopsies and abscess drainages. Positions the
patient based on anatomy in question and provides accurate
measurements, educates and can clearly explain procedures before
imaging, and follows age-specific guidelines. Practices positive
patient identification Acquires complete and appropriate patient
history and conveys all pertinent information to radiologist.#
Confers with radiologist regarding patient care and protocol as
necessary. # CLINIC RAD TECH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES #
Responsible for general secretarial and reception duties including,
but not limited to, answering the telephone, log physician
requests, compile pertinent statistics, call reports, schedules
outpatient testing, patient registration, and order entry. Obtains
all laboratory specimens from patients within guidelines of
acceptable laboratory policy and procedure (venous, capillary,
arterial, etc.). Properly, accurately, and promptly processes
specimens per established process. Performs point of care
procedures as established by the Laboratory Leadership following
CLIA 88 Waived Tests guidelines. Delivers specimens and covers
courier duties when necessary.# Familiar with practices and job
duties at main campus and all outlying clinics and able to work at
these locations as needed. # ORGANIZATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES # Consistently treats patients and co-workers with
dignity and respect.# Observes patient and employee confidentiality
as described by the privacy policies of Memorial Healthcare and
complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA). Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital#s
mission, vision and value statements, standards, policies and
procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements,
corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, imaging exam
protocols, and the code of ethical behavior.# Promotes a culture of
safety, quality services, and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates
safe and effective use as well as calibrates and performs
preventive maintenance of all equipment associated with assigned
duties. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care appropriate to the age of patients served.# Must demonstrate
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life
span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the
patient#s status and interpret the appropriate information needed
to identify each patient#s requirements relative to his/her
age-specific needs. Identifies problems or issues and brings them
to the attention of the appropriate individual.# Assumes
responsibility and confirms that the problem has been resolved.
Informs Diagnostic Imaging Management of unusual events or
variations in normal business or clinical activities and shares
ideas for improvement. Participates in educational and staff
meetings.# Attends all department meetings and/or reads minutes.#
Participates as assigned with student/new employee education.
Performs and/or accepts all other duties as assigned. Performs
routine cleaning of work area and associated equipment.# Maintains
a complete stock of necessary supplies. Transports and transfers
patients in a safe manner and adheres to patient transport policy.#
Utilizes proper restraints, side rails, and other associated
measures when transporting patients. Participates in continuous
quality improvement activities or committees; seeks out and
participates in continuing education related to all areas of
responsibility Adheres to dress code requirements and standards.#
Wears identification badge clearly visible at chest level while on
duty. Performs and/or accepts all other duties as assigned. # JOB
SPECIFICATIONS # Education Minimum## American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered or Registry Eligible.
Desired:### Two year allied health degree. A second advanced
modality registry.# i.e. CT, Mammography, Bone Densitometry, etc#
For Clinic Rad Tech American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) or similar Training and Experience
Minimum Able to perform imaging procedures associated with area of
hire independently and accurately. Desired Two years of experience
as an ARRT registered radiologic technologist. For Clinic Rad Tech:
2 weeks of phlebotomy training / experience (arterial, capillary,
and venous). 2 weeks of patient registration / reception
experience. Previous experience in patient registration / reception
Essential Technical and Motor Skills Ability to effectively operate
a computer, associated peripherals, and Microsoft Windows operating
system. Ability to utilize telephone, fax machine, and electronic
messaging systems. Ability to read quickly and accurately to obtain
clinical and pertinent information. Ability to operate/utilize
imaging equipment in area of hire. Essential Physical Requirements
Ability to work sitting, walking and/or standing for long periods
of time. Ability to do forward reaching, bending, pulling, twisting
lifting and turning associated with patient transport and equipment
handling. Ability to push wheelchairs or stretchers throughout the
hospital. Essential Mental Requirements Ability to understand
complex written and verbal orders and able to manage several
different tasks at once. Essential Sensory Requirements Ability to
communicate receptively and expressively in English both written
and spoken, with employees, volunteers, and patients. Ability to
visually assess patient#s condition. Ability to communicate with
patient in order to assess patient#s condition and evaluate effects
of treatment. Ability to accurately hear communication by phone or
in person. Interpersonal Skills Must have the ability to interact
effectively with patients and their families, the public,
physicians and other Memorial Healthcare staff and maintain a
professional and courteous manner. Ability to deal with emotional
or distraught patients. Ability to maintain self-control.# JOB
SUMMARY Performs specialized technical duties that require the
ability to set up radiography equipment, position patients, and
acquire diagnostic radiographs of internal body structures for the
detection, diagnosis, and evaluation of pathology in a variety of
settings including surgery and portable x-ray. Clinic Rad Tech:
General medical receptionist duties including accurate patient
registration, insurance verification, and diagnostic exam ordering.
Maintains a work environment in good working condition with
equipment and supplies stocked. Collaborates with patient and
patient's family to receive and collect laboratory specimens for
analysis including phlebotomy. Clinic Lead Tech: Subject matter
expert for outlying clinic operations. Resource person for all
other Clinic Rad Techs. JOB RELATIONSHIPS * Responsible To
* Diagnostic Imaging Management; co-workers. * Workers
Supervised
* None * Interrelationships
* Patients & patient families, visitors, physicians, all
department/hospital personnel, office personnel, vendors, and
community. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Produces high quality
radiographic images unassisted through appropriate positioning and
technical factors, quality assurance, and documentation.
* Adjusts protocols to meet patient needs when necessary.
* Critiques completed procedures for high diagnostic quality.
* Maintains a repeat rate at or below the national standard.
* Familiarity with terminology and the procedures performed in all
of Diagnostic Imaging. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all
front desk and file room procedures.
* Communicates delays to patients. Explains procedures so that
patients are comfortable. Obtains thorough and pertinent patient
history and prepares patients for examination.
* Involves the patient and patient's family in the formulation of
the plan of care by interactive professionally and compassionately
with the patient / family.
* Encourages and assist in research at the technologist level.
Keeps abreast of new procedures and exams as it pertains to area of
diagnostic imaging practice.
* Selects the appropriate equipment and is aware of the set up
based on procedure protocol, specifications, and standards.
* Evaluates the technical quality of images and is able to record,
archive, retrieve, compile, and calculate data.
* Independently capable of assisting the radiologist during
invasive procedures such as biopsies and abscess drainages.
* Positions the patient based on anatomy in question and provides
accurate measurements, educates and can clearly explain procedures
before imaging, and follows age-specific guidelines.
* Practices positive patient identification
* Acquires complete and appropriate patient history and conveys all
pertinent information to radiologist. Confers with radiologist
regarding patient care and protocol as necessary. CLINIC RAD TECH
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for general secretarial and
reception duties including, but not limited to, answering the
telephone, log physician requests, compile pertinent statistics,
call reports, schedules outpatient testing, patient registration,
and order entry.
* Obtains all laboratory specimens from patients within guidelines
of acceptable laboratory policy and procedure (venous, capillary,
arterial, etc.).
* Properly, accurately, and promptly processes specimens per
established process.
* Performs point of care procedures as established by the
Laboratory Leadership following CLIA 88 Waived Tests
guidelines.
* Delivers specimens and covers courier duties when necessary.
* Familiar with practices and job duties at main campus and all
outlying clinics and able to work at these locations as needed.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES *
Consistently treats patients and co-workers with dignity and
respect. Observes patient and employee confidentiality as described
by the privacy policies of Memorial Healthcare and complies with
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA).
* Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital's mission, vision
and value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating
instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance
plan, customer service standards, imaging exam protocols, and the
code of ethical behavior. Promotes a culture of safety, quality
services, and customer satisfaction.
* Demonstrates safe and effective use as well as calibrates and
performs preventive maintenance of all equipment associated with
assigned duties.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life
span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the
patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed
to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her
age-specific needs.
* Identifies problems or issues and brings them to the attention of
the appropriate individual. Assumes responsibility and confirms
that the problem has been resolved.
* Informs Diagnostic Imaging Management of unusual events or
variations in normal business or clinical activities and shares
ideas for improvement.
* Participates in educational and staff meetings. Attends all
department meetings and/or reads minutes. Participates as assigned
with student/new employee education.
* Performs and/or accepts all other duties as assigned.
* Performs routine cleaning of work area and associated equipment.
Maintains a complete stock of necessary supplies.
* Transports and transfers patients in a safe manner and adheres to
patient transport policy. Utilizes proper restraints, side rails,
and other associated measures when transporting patients.
* Participates in continuous quality improvement activities or
committees; seeks out and participates in continuing education
related to all areas of responsibility
* Adheres to dress code requirements and standards. Wears
identification badge clearly visible at chest level while on
duty.
* Performs and/or accepts all other duties as assigned. JOB
SPECIFICATIONS * Education
* Minimum
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered
or Registry Eligible. * Desired:
* Two year allied health degree.
* A second advanced modality registry. i.e. CT, Mammography, Bone
Densitometry, etc...
* For Clinic Rad Tech American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) or similar * Training and
Experience
* Minimum
* Able to perform imaging procedures associated with area of hire
independently and accurately. * Desired
* Two years of experience as an ARRT registered radiologic
technologist.
* For Clinic Rad Tech:
* 2 weeks of phlebotomy training / experience (arterial, capillary,
and venous).
* 2 weeks of patient registration / reception experience.
* Previous experience in patient registration / reception *
Essential Technical and Motor Skills
* Ability to effectively operate a computer, associated
peripherals, and Microsoft Windows operating system.
* Ability to utilize telephone, fax machine, and electronic
messaging systems.
* Ability to read quickly and accurately to obtain clinical and
pertinent information.
* Ability to operate/utilize imaging equipment in area of hire. *
Essential Physical Requirements
* Ability to work sitting, walking and/or standing for long periods
of time.
* Ability to do forward reaching, bending, pulling, twisting
lifting and turning associated with patient transport and equipment
handling.
* Ability to push wheelchairs or stretchers throughout the
hospital. * Essential Mental Requirements
* Ability to understand complex written and verbal orders and able
to manage several different tasks at once. * Essential Sensory
Requirements
* Ability to communicate receptively and expressively in English
both written and spoken, with employees, volunteers, and
patients.
* Ability to visually assess patient's condition.
* Ability to communicate with patient in order to assess patient's
condition and evaluate effects of treatment.
* Ability to accurately hear communication by phone or in person. *
Interpersonal Skills
* Must have the ability to interact effectively with patients and
their families, the public, physicians and other Memorial
Healthcare staff and maintain a professional and courteous
manner.
* Ability to deal with emotional or distraught patients.
* Ability to maintain self-control.
Keywords: Memorial Healthcare, Flint , Radiologic Technologist (Registered), Other , Owosso, Michigan
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