Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care; Gladwin

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Summary

This position is an integral part of the urgent care team and requires the ability to work effectively with Providers and ancillary staff to deliver high quality, compassionate patient care. Under the direct supervision of the provider, the radiographer will be responsible for providing quality x-rays to allow for accurate radiologic diagnosis with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient.

This position also functions as member of the clinical team thereby conducting patient assessments, procedures, and education in the urgent care/occupational health setting. This position must have basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care symptom management to be able to assess, plan, and deliver timely and appropriate care, especially in emergent situations.

Summary

This position is an integral part of the urgent care team and requires the ability to work effectively with Providers and ancillary staff to deliver high quality, compassionate patient care. Under the direct supervision of the provider, the radiographer will be responsible for providing quality x-rays to allow for accurate radiologic diagnosis with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient.

This position also functions as member of the clinical team thereby conducting patient assessments, procedures, and education in the urgent care/occupational health setting. This position must have basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care symptom management to be able to assess, plan, and deliver timely and appropriate care, especially in emergent situations.

This position requires the ability to provide high quality, compassionate patient care in a fast paced environment. This position requires compliance with all the policies/procedures of My Michigan Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical Laboratory Improvement (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies. The radiographer may be required participate in the training of new employees, students and float staff.

May also perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as required by the practice. The expectations outlined in this job description may vary slightly depending on the practice in which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

(25%)* Performs radiographic procedures utilizing accurate application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, by adjusting technical factors to provide appropriate exposures. Compliance with My Michigan Health radiology protocols is required.

(25%)* Positions patient and equipment appropriately to accurately demonstrate the area being examined, requiring extensive anatomic positioning skills. Appropriately adjusts equipment to produce quality film with minimal exposure. Provides appropriate radiation protection for the patient and staff during radiation exposures according to prescribed safety standards. Informs patient of x-ray procedures.

(25%)* Greets patients and/or family, takes vital signs, obtains/reviews medical, social, surgical and medication history, and allergy information. Prepares patient for examination, performs procedures (in office labs: urinalysis, pregnancy testing, strep screens; EKG’s, TB testing, etc.) and reports results to providers. Communicates information regarding testing, procedures and follow up care to patient in a clear, concise and professional manner

(10%)* Accurately documents all patient information in the medical record according to current guidelines.

(10%)* Assists provider with examinations and procedures

(5%)* Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment after…