Radiology Technologist Immediate Care Center Full Time 76 hoursbiweekly Brownsburg, Avon & Plainfield Locations

Job Summary :

Full time opportunity for Radiology Technologist at our Immediate Care Centers located in Brownsburg Avon and Plainfield. Must be licensed Radiology Tech in Indiana. Schedule includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Summary : To provide assistance to the physician / advanced provider in the provision of patient care for patients presenting for episodic care related to minor illness or injury and / or routine evaluations at Immediate Care. The RT is specifically responsible to obtain diagnostic digital images assist in patient registration / discharge data collection planning / treatment education ongoing follow up and assist with daily operations of the clinic as directed by the RN or provider (physician nurse practitioner physician assistant).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Registration / Discharge

a. Demonstrates knowledge regarding current computer program (Meditech EMR and PACS) and acts as expert user for the clinic to facilitate planning provision and documentation of patient care.

b. Obtains copy of insurance card picture ID and validates.

c. Reviews diagnosis codes and current procedural terminology for coding accuracy following each encounter.

d. Reviews billing for accuracy after visit completed.

e. Reviews plan of care with each patient prior to discharge.

f. Receives and replies to all telephone messages in collaboration with provider or registered nurse.

2. Clinical

a. Prepares patient for examination according to chief complaint or reason for visit.

b. Communicates arrival of urgent / emergent patient to RN and / or provider immediately so initial assessment may be conducted.

c. Collects initial patient data and records on electronic medical record per clinic policy as related to patient complaint / age and documentation guidelines.

d. Assists with scheduling of patient diagnostic procedures or appointments for more definitive care.

e. Seeks authorization as required for scheduled diagnostic testing; e.g. PT MRI Ultrasound etc.

3. Diagnostic Testing / Treatment

a. Initiates testing and treatments as delegated by provider or follows established protocol.

b. Produces digital images that are acceptable to both provider and radiologist.

c. Adheres to radiation safety standards related to patient self and others protection.

d. Demonstrates ability to operate and troubleshoot radiology diagnostic equipment.

e. Follows established radiology protocols for positioning technique and safety as required for specific age group.

f. Documents treatment and / or patient response to treatment.

g. Meets laboratory competencies as required by CLIA AAFP and other regulatory agencies.

h. Participates in HRH proficiency evaluation initially by laboratory consultant and annually.

i. Demonstrates proficiency in splinting phlebotomy urine drug screen collection EKG testing or any other technical skill related to the clinic operation.

4. Medication Administration

a. Administers medication as directed by provider and documents in EMR per policy.

b. Insures records for pharmaceutical distribution are in compliance with regulatory and state standards.

5. Supplies

a. Orders supplies as needed for daily operation of the clinic from established vendors to meet required par level.

b. Uses supplies judiciously.

Education and Experience Required :

1. High School Graduate or GED.

2. Graduate of Limited or Associate Degree Radiology Technologist program AS degree preferred.

3. Has a working knowledge of medical terminology procedural and diagnostic coding.

4. Proficient user of computer.

5. Basic Life Support provider may be obtained upon hire.

6. Tuberculin Screening Tester Certification may be obtained upon hire.

7. One year experience in a Medical Office (Family Medicine Orthopedics or Immediate Care preferred).

Mandatory Licensure / Certifications : Be certified by the state of Indiana Indiana State Department of Health.

Work Shift :

Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

38

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1