Radiology Technician

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Job Description Summary:

Radiology Technicians will face the daily challenge of living up to a high standard for the members Spira Care serves and will have the opportunity to elevate their professional experience with a leadership team that is driven to inspire progress for Spira Care members and the community.

Working within Spira Care’s integrated model of care and insurance, Radiology Technicians will gain a new perspective and appreciation of the role healthcare has in the lives of Spira Care’s members. Spira Care teams are made up of professionals who are open and collaborative, always looking for new ways to solve problems so that members can receive an improved care experience. Spira Care is looking to reward professionals who will not just work at Spira Care, but who will embrace its great possibility by creating its future. Radiology Technician’s must be obsessive about infusing “care” into “healthcare” by helping our members utilize Spira Care.

Job Description:

• Performs diagnostic radiographic exam using professional judgement and discretion based on provider orders.  Evaluates radiographs for technical image quality, produces additional images as needed to provide appropriate results.
• Confirms patient identification, pregnancy status and uses appropriate shielding devices or other accessory equipment as needed.
• Operates imaging equipment/devices, performs accurate member positioning and education, and calculates correct exposure factors.
• Documents member data, procedures, and relevant information as determined by practice standards.

• Works with the care team to meet quality performance targets and metrics established for the providers and care center.  
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• High levels of customer service as members navigate through the care center. 
• Operates successfully in an ambiguous environment that requires a high degree of adaptability, agility and reliability.
• Maintains confidentiality of all regulated information in compliance with state and federal laws; reads, understands and follows medical policy and all corporate, divisional and departmental policies and procedures. Including but not limited to: Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Identifiable Identification (PII).

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• One-year work experience performing radiology imaging.
• Licensure: Radiologic Technologist (LRT)-Active in Kansas
• Maintains appropriate credentials, continuing education, and certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintains CPR certifications throughout employment.
• Annual flu immunization. Record of TB and tetanus test prior to working in the care center.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to define problems (technical and clinical), collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and action plans.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Ability to work with a variety of member tools/applications used to access and document health information and support member interactions through various communication channels (phone, in-person, chat, email, etc.).
• Annual flu immunization. Record of TB and tetanus test prior to working in the care center.

Preferred Requirements:

• ASN or BS Degree.
• Two-years work experience performing radiology imaging.
• Documentation in Athena EHR.
• Understanding of Sectra radiology system.