X-Ray Technologist I - Fayetteville (6 hour shifts)

Job Type Full-time Description

SUMMARY:

The Radiologic Tech I (Xray Tech I) is responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. 6 hour shifts

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Maximize utilization of x-ray services

• Prepare patient and documentation for diagnostic testing
• Obtain EMR charts and orders of x-rays to be done on patient
• Take patient to x-ray room; make sure patient is properly dressed in gown, jewelry off, etc.
• Flip out proper patient room flag indicating that x-rays have been completed
• Ensure physician needs are met to increase resource utilization
• Query physicians about their needs
• Educate physicians concerning services provided

Ensure Customer Satisfaction

• Perform diagnostic test
• Position patient for x-rays to be taken; set correct technique to be used for procedure;
• Complete x-ray series and take patient back to room
• Ensure film is developed; send to PACS for doctor review
• Take all x-ray requests by other departments
• Assist doctors in various duties when needed as assigned
• Provide superior service to ensure customer satisfaction with patient/provider

Prepare and maintain the exam room, supplies, and equipment

• Clean x-ray rooms daily, including tables, upright buckys, all knobs, chairs, stools, sink and counters
• Change linens
• Disinfect as needed
• Refill soaps
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and ready for each patient
• Ensure all x-ray equipment is maintained and functioning properly
• Order all needed supplies as assigned
• Perform regular maintenance on x-ray equipment

Appointment Efficiency and Volume

• Maximizing Volume and Appointment Efficiency through work-ins and communicating availability in schedule
• Improvement process in Total completed exams vs Total In Complete exams

Perform administrative duties as directed

• Answer phone and questions efficiently
• Take messages and follow through when patients are finished
• Make CDs for patients requesting their films to take to other facilities or for their personal use
• Ensure that a release has been signed for patients requesting their x-rays
• Prepare surgery lists for each doctor
• Ensure doctors are satisfied with all films taken
• Send films to hospital or SCP on day of surgery
• Check daily for cancellations or add-ons as assigned
• Assist in training personnel
• Keep up-to-date on state regulations for safety and equipment, including state regulation policy manual.
• Mail back all outside films that patients leave here
• Work at satellite clinics as assigned
• Timeliness for charge entry, imaging 24 hour turnaround time
• Accuracy of charge entry, checking edits

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of experience preferred
• Graduation from a Certified Radiologic Technology program
• CRT and ARRT Certification
• Current BCLS certification
• Ability to conduct quality control studies
• Ability to use computerized radiologic equipment
• Ability to operate a computer for recordkeeping purposes
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients and staff

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Excellent telephone skills and etiquette
• Maintains confidentiality
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
• Use and apply medical terminology appropriately
• Service orientation
• Ability to relate sensitively to patients needs
• Well organized