Radiology Technologist (Outlying Clinic) in Casper, Wyoming at Premier Bone & Joint Centers

Job Summary:

Operate radiology equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by the physicians and perform routine diagnostic procedures to facilitate the highest quality of patient care. Responsible for operation and quality assurance of the MRI scanner, X-Ray equipment, and C-Arm. Transmit studies for interpretation and coordinate distribution of patient reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - MRI:

Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge of MRI

• Utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology to properly position patients for MRI exams.

MRI Physics and System Training

• Apply knowledge of MRI physics and specific system training to obtain optimum diagnostic exams.

MRI Exams

• Perform MRI exams in accordance with established clinical procedure/protocol.

Communication with Radiology Group

• Communicate and coordinate with the reading radiology group as necessary, concerning tele-radiography and clinical report procedures.

MRI Safety/Patient Preparation

• Ensure patient’s and Premier Bone & Joint Centers’ employee’s safety, with respect to the MRI magnet.
• Prepare each patient properly for the MRI exam to be performed in terms of expectations, clothing, and safety.
• Explain MRI procedures and safety precautions to patients and respond to patient questions/concerns prior to each exam.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – X-ray:

Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge of X-ray

• Utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-Ray exams, including body mechanics and patient movement.

Patient Instruction/Assist

• Give clear instructions for the X-Ray process.
• Assist patients with radiologic procedures by escorting them to dressing room, if necessary, waiting areas, and X-Ray rooms.

X-Ray Procedure/Protocol/Precaution

• Take X-Rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Follow all necessary precautions to help reduce radiation exposure to the patient and others involved in the exam.
• Utilize physician specific protocols for various body parts examined.

Film Badges

• Assist with monitoring and mailing film badges on a monthly basis for radiology and ASC personnel.

Evaluations

• Assist with preceptor and annual performance evaluations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Radiologic Images:

Images

• Post-process DR/CR/MRI Images to ensure optimum quality, by selecting proper techniques for radiation exposures using mAs and kVp on individual patients.
• Examine radiologic images for properties, such as density, contrast, noise, magnification, detail, and disorientation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Clinical Office:

Opening Procedures

• Ensure opening procedures are followed daily; including the following:
• Turn on lights and computers
• Prepare clinic per physician’s preference

Greeting Patients and Visitors

• Answer telephone, welcome and greet patients and visitors to premier Bone & Joint Centers timely, and in a manner that is helpful and friendly; determine purpose of visit and direct patients and visitors to appropriate person or department.
• Answer telephone calls and questions politely and direct calls as necessary.
• Direct visitors and vendors to sign in/out on the log located at the front desk.

Patient Check in/out

• Check patients in and out via EMR and/or practice management system.

Patient Files/Patient Paperwork

• Compile information to be placed in the patient’s chart, including:
• Verify New Patient/Old Patient paperwork is accurate and complete
• Witness consents, explain and witness acknowledgements
• Take patient’s photo when needed
• Verify History and Physical is complete and signed

Entering Patient Information

• Update patient information correctly into practice management system, including correct spelling of name, date of birth, address, telephone numbers, insurance information, and body part.

Encounter Forms

• Match encounter forms with the proper patient.

Patient Assist

• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing for exam.

Room Loading

• Room load per physician protocol.
• Perform cast removal as requested and/or required.

Assist Nursing Staff

• Obtain required information as directed by nursing staff; patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, and other needed medical information.

Orders

• Route orders to appropriate location/facility, and assist with medical records requests.

Scanning

• Scan patient information, consents, acknowledgements, history and physical, photo ID, and insurance information, into the correct patient account.

Scheduling Module

• Maintain computer appointment scheduling module.

Scheduling and Demographics

• Correctly schedule patient appointments in the practice management system using current scheduling requirements placed by the physicians.
• Carefully screen all patients for complete patient information and correctly enter into the practice management system including correct spelling of name, date of birth, address, telephone numbers, insurance information, body part, referring physicians, X-Ray location, and identify correct patient type.

Financial

• Collect deductibles, co-payments and charges, prepare receipts, and provide copy to patient.

Workers’ Compensation/Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Obtain correct information and ensure appropriate forms are completed.

Charges

• Enter and tally correct charges on all encounter forms.

Visitors

• Ensure all visitors and vendors sign in and out upon arrival and departure from Premier Bone & Joint Centers; maintain sign-in/out sheets in an accessible location.

Medical Records

• Route records and patient files to appropriate location and assist with medical records requests.

Closing Procedures

• Ensure closing procedures are followed daily including the following:
• Clean exam rooms
• Restock supplies
• Close windows
• Turn off lights
• Lock doors
• Tally Daily Receipt Logs
• Batch credit card machines (if available)

Information Processing:

Films for Surgeries

• Prepare, retrieve, and deliver films for surgeries at Premier Bone & Joint Centers, ASC, and hospital operating rooms.

Computer Use

• Use computer to perform department functions, i.e. forms, data entry, e-mail.

PACS

• Ability to use Premier Bone & Joint Centers’ PACS and electronic medical record systems.
• Ensure MRI, X-Ray, and C-Arm studies are properly sent to, and archived in PACS system.

Proper Documentation

• Properly mark the charge sheet for X-Ray, MRI, and C-Arm exams performed in a timely manner.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and properly code each exam on appropriate charge form.
• Document pertinent information in computer log and in the patient’s chart.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Radiology Technology Program - Required

Certification & License(s):

• Completion Radiologic Technology Program Approved by American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Required
• Certification National, American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Required
• Wyoming State Board of Radiologic Technologists License - Required
• Certification BLS-Healthcare Provider - Required

Experience:

• 1 Year of Radiologic Technology Experience - Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing - Must be able to see well enough to read patient charts and X-Ray films, as well as visually evaluate patients and their physical environment - Constant
• Hearing - Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, and co-workers - Constant
• Speaking - Must be able to verbally communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, and co-workers, as well as give verbal instructions for X-Ray procedures - Constant
• Fingering/Grasping - Must be able to type and write, as well as maneuver patients for transport and procedures. Must be able to perform duties requiring fine motor skills. - Constant
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently

Weight Demands:

• Lifting - Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling - Must be able to maneuver patients and equipment for transport and procedure performance - Occasionally

Working Conditions:

Environmental Hazards

• The fast paced environment may lead to increased levels of personal stress and demand high mental acuity.

Physical Hazards

• Physical harm is possible when performing physical requirements, as listed above.
• Exposure to communicable disease, bodily fluids, and/or toxic substances is possible and can be physically harmful.

Unique Work Schedule/Travel

• May be required to work after hours, on weekends, or holidays.
• May be required to provide services outside the clinical setting (i.e. at University or High School athletic events), or travel to offices throughout the state.