What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician - IRMC Physician Group Orthopedics at Richland - Full Time position at Indiana Healthcare Physician Serv?
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of one year work experience in a public contact job, as a Radiology Technician.
Education/Knowledge Requirements: Graduate of accredited x-ray technician program.
Licensure/Certification: Maintain CPR certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for x-ray procedures. Takes x-rays following established procedures.
- Ensures equipment is in working order.
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc; collecting patient history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines; charting, relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include; sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information etc. completing forms, requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately, and other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: preparing patient rooms, setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; managing inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Complies with Alleghenies Independent Physicians policies and procedures.
- Complies with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept of Health, HIPAA.
- Maintains strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
