Radiographer - Medical Asst Imm Care Vanderbilt

• WORK TYPE:
  Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  8 Hour Day

• DEPARTMENT: 67351 - Immediate Care Vanderbilt
• LOCATION:
  
  801 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL, 34108
• WORK TYPE:
  Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  8 Hour Day

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The Radiographer – Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic care to patients following established standards and practices and the production of quality radiographic images through knowledge of radiologic sciences and patient care.

– Other duties may be assigned.

• Triages patients, perform vitals, verify allergies & medications, medical & surgical history, and tobacco use.
• Answering patient phone calls and messages, acting as a communication liaison between the patient and provider.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe medication administration; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize patient care.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Performs blood draws, urine dips, rapid streps, influenza, mono, CMP, CBC, injections, EKGs, dressing changes and splinting.
• Handling of specimens, performing lab testing in a timely manner. Verifying results in EPIC. Daily & monthly QC controls for all POCT, Piccolo, and CBC machines. Verify integrity and dating of all lab reagents. Confirms abnormal results with Physician on duty.
• Assist in ordering of reagents, lab supplies, and medical supplies.
• Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiographic technique (collimation,  and patient demographics), anatomical positioning, equipment performance and department positioning.
• Perform diagnostic procedures with minimal exposure to self and patients.
• Demonstrate proper radiation safety and general practices for patient, self, and others.
• Demonstrate competency using PACS.
• Responsible for ensuring that proper maintenance of the x-ray machine is scheduled and performed as required.
• Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents failures in a timely manner

• High School or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or practical nursing training program with documented clinical practicum hours; OR Medical Assistant certification; OR a minimum of one-year experience in medical office setting as a Medical Assistant or like role.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school.
• Registered ARRT R (Radiography).
• Licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of basic and specialty specific medical terminology.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor and control.
• Intermediate computer knowledge:
  Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.