What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician / Urgent Care / Virginia / Locum or Permanent / Radiologic Technologist MedExpress Urgent Care Job position at OptumCare?
The radiologictechnologist (X-ray technologist, X-ray tech) is responsible for performingall radiology services and other basic nursing duties as assigned. In addition,they ensurethe well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment whileworking in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, frontoffice and clinical staff.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Completeprovider orders per state and provider regulations
- Perform accurate X-rays as ordered by the provider whilepracticing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA
- Prepare and transmit images to the radiologist forover-read, and report over-read results to providers
- Retrieve and archive radiographic reports
- Create / Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Perform detailed and accurate data collection duringclinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs andpatient history
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer,specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
- Complete occupational health testing including suchservices as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing andphysicals
- Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
- Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paperbased documentation for all assessments and procedures
- Other basic nursing duties as assigned such as new modelsof care and new types of procedures, etc.
Thisrole is center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noiselevel is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseasesand blood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hoursat a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity inrelation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Hours may varybased on location, patient volume, and business needs.
Youll be rewardedand recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge youand give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as wellas provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
