What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist/Patient Care Coordinator position at Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Assists in examination and treatment of patients as well as performs all expected duties required of a Radiologic Technician and Lab Technician under direction of Provider by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :
1) Has a working knowledge of radiation safety and policies
2) Provides radiation protection in accordance with RHCA policies
3) Performs and evaluates images using a variety of radiation producing equipment and assure it is acceptable quality for interpretation by physician and radiologist
4) Selects proper technical factors for optimal and safe operation
5) Daily use and maintenance of the radiology system to provide a variety of imaging services
6) Interviews patients, measures vital signs (such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and records information on patient’s charts.
7) Responsible for tracking referrals per RHCA policies and reporting to clinic manager and quality coordinator any issues identified
8) Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
9) Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
10) Applies compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles.
11) Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
12) Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
13) Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
14) Re-stock medical supplies in exam room.
15) Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
16) Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount in patient’s chart / EMR.
17) Collects samples, such as urine and sputum from patients for testing.
18) Responsible for entering all required information in the EMR according to protocol and processes established.
19) Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of a complete medical history, family, and social history as well as medications at each visit by a patient.
20) Will review patient demographics and other entered data to assure accuracy.
21) Will maintain basic life support and CPR certification according to Red Cross or American Heart Association guidelines.
22) Will coordinate with provider to ensure all quality standards of the organization are met on an ongoing basis.
23) Assist and collect lab specimens per lab standards.
24) Perform any other duties as assigned by Clinician Supervisor.
Requirements :
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant Training (certification preferred) and Registered Radiologic Technologist certificate or Limited X-Ray license required. Must have the ability to follow verbal and written directions and have good physical and mental health. Must have manual dexterity to handle instructions, current knowledge of departmental procedures and be able to maintain a friendly work environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Require both mental and physical flexibility to meet the dynamic demands of the healthcare environment. Requires decision-making capacity within the parameters of the organization’s policies / procedures and current standards of care. Potential exists for exposure to hazardous risks such as : infectious disease, hazardous substances and musculoskeletal injuries. Moderate amounts of walking, standing, lifting of patients, equipment and supplies.
ADA REQUIREMENTS : Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service, reading, speaking, writing and understanding English, and problem analysis. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations / teaching. Frequent decision making and independent judgment or action. Frequent keyboarding, sitting, standing, hearing and talking. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ORGANIZATIONAL DISCLAIMER : Job descriptions are designed to outline primary duties, responsibilities and qualification requirements, and should not limit additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. It is our expectation that each employee offers their services wherever and whenever deemed necessary to ensure the success of the organization.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, RHCA, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, marital status, age, disability status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
