Radiology Tech; Part Time

Under general direction, provides direct patient care to practice patients in the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) setting. Responsibilities include entering patient intake and provider orders into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), requesting medical records, utilizing the pharmacy drug monitoring program as directed by providers, recording vital signs and medical history, collecting patient information, and facilitating patient flow. Complies with measures to assure that patient/customer satisfaction results are consistently maintained.

Trains other Radiology Techs and Procedure Care Tech staff on fluoroscopy responsibilities.

• Perform job in accordance with Company Mission, vision, and goals.
• Uses beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Positions x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
• Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Determines patients’ x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures.
• Processes exposed radiographs using computer-generated methods.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Provides assistance to physicians in the performance of more complex procedures.
• Operates fluoroscopy equipment.
• Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary.
• Exercise confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Accurately completes applicable paperwork; ensuring patient medical records are complete. Prepares all forms and requisitions as instructed by the provider.
• Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism and accountability.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, and confirming patient .
• Maintains and improves current skills and knowledge by attending all relevant meetings, classes, trainings and by keeping certifications current.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards as specified by State, and Company standards.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with State, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists in bringing patients to pre-op and recovery areas.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly safety and equipment checks.
• Reviews schedule daily and assists with office procedures to help maintain patient flow, and accuracy of scheduled procedure.
• Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications and equipment needed for procedures.
• Positions the patient for the procedures, establishes the sterile field, and drapes the patient for the procedures.
• If assisting with procedures, adheres to all federal, state and nursing regulations and protocols including but not limited to patient safety procedures such as verification of patient identification prior to procedures
  • Immediately prior to the start of any procedure in the procedure room, initiate/participates in a time-out and ensures correct patient, procedure, site and side, and that there are no additional concerns.
  • Identifies every patient with two identifiers: full name and date of birth
  • Documents this information in the Procedure Safety Checklist, including the time of the time-out
• Sterilizes and breaks down procedure room after each patient and ensures procedure room is cleaned prior to the beginning of a procedure.
• Keeps rooms clean and stocked with supplies.
• Monitors personal and provider staff task buckets in the EMR.
• Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications and equipment needed for procedures.
• Positions the patient for the procedures, establishes the sterile field, and drapes the patient for the procedures.
• Accurately maintains daily/monthly record keeping of radiation logs.
• Properly maintains examination/procedure rooms, recovery areas, nurse’s stations, and all other clinical areas.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards…