Radiology Technologist

Hours of Operation: M-F, 8am-8pm
Sat/Sun, 8am-4pm

Urgent Care offers shift differentials for all shifts:

$2.00 per hour during regular business hours
$4.00 per hour after 5pm and weekends

This position operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain quality digital images of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians.

• Confirms patient identity is correct, checks in patients, schedules appointments.
• Creates Radiology Module.
• Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.
• Interprets patient histories and physician instructions.
• Prepares patients for procedures utilizing aseptic and sterile technique.
• Positions patients for radiologic examination. Selects exposure factors, takes exposure and processes images. Practices radiation protection.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce digitized images.
• May operate diagnostic bone density equipment to obtain pertinent information and images necessary for interpretation by physician per ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) criteria.
• Records pertinent information on requisitions.
• Directly enters medication, laboratory, and/or radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines.
• Responds to patient emergencies as needed.
• Cleans work area, examination rooms and equipment as needed; performs limited maintenance of equipment.
• Performs image-management duties within the PACS system and Next Gen, as required.
• Documents patient information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of high quality health care.
• Check out duties include assisting with ensuring that patient encounter forms are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Completes forms in accordance with office and IHA protocols. Sends letters and reminders to patients.
• Serves as liaison between patient and physician when necessary. Ensures timely and courteous follow-up regarding patient questions.
• Maintains compliance with government and reimburser requirements and with clinic standards of care.
• Provides support to clerical and clinical staff and providers as needed. When supporting the clerical staff, tasks to support may include answering phones, tasking messages for the MA/Provider Group, completing medical records requests and working the fax server/mail. When supporting the clinical staff, tasks to support are as outlined on the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.
• Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of Radiology Technology and/or Clinical Densitometry certification/registration/licensure.

• Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of both IHA and Trinity Health.
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of the patient care team.
• Successfully completes IHA’s “The Customer” training and adheres to IHA’s standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer and manual systems.
• Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

Performance that meets or exceeds IHA CARES Values expectation as outlined in IHA Performance Review document, relative to position.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For those obtaining Bone Density images, graduation…