Radiology Technologist - Haverhill Urgent Care

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Job Description SummaryWorking in an Urgent Care environment and under the supervision of the Practice Manager, the Rad Tech is responsible for performing a radiological exams and developing radiographic films. In addition, processes and codes diagnoses for encounter form completion. Performs quality control on equipment and radiographic procedures to insure essential patient care and high quality films.

Job Description:

Position Summary: Working in an Urgent Care environment and under the supervision of the Practice Manager, the Rad Tech is responsible for performing a radiological exams and developing radiographic films.  In addition, processes and codes diagnoses for encounter form completion.  Performs quality control on equipment and radiographic procedures to insure essential patient care and high quality films.

Essential Duties & Responsibilitiesincluding but not limited to:

1)Greet and check in patients; acknowledge patient appointments using computerized appointment scheduling system; print out daily schedules.

2)Manage patient flow and escort patients to exam rooms.

3)Prepare patients for radiologic examinations; perform radiographic procedures using radiologic equipment based on provider orders.

4)Perform routine equipment start-up and perform quality control checks.

5)Set up files for new patients; prepare requisition forms, encounter forms, flash cards; pull and prepare x-ray jackets; prepare and release copies of films as requested by patient or for referrals to outside providers.

6)Enter patients’ orders in IDXRAD.

7)Photoprint films with patient information and develop films using dark room equipment; critique films for diagnostic technical quality and repeat films as necessary; prepare films for interpretation by radiologist.

8)Perform routine quality control testing and maintain quality control logs as required by ACR and according to HCFA regulations; schedule routing maintenance visits.

9)Maintain radiographic filing system and purge inactive files according to specifications.

10)Perform housekeeping, handle hazardous waste and keep exam rooms fully stocked; sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; inventory and order radiologic supplies.

11)Maintain established departmental policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance program, as well as safety, environmental and infection control standards.

12)  Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

13)Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

14)Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

15)Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

16)Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

17)Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Graduate of an AMA approved radiologic technology program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Mass Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program.  Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Shift- Variable including w/e

Per-diem

Pay Range:

$35.00 - $52.01

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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